Background info
This revolution happened between 1791- 1804, where a colony of enslaved people revolted for their rights.
What is the Haitian revolution?
What is the reason Napoleon went back to haiti?
MONEY
Most Haitians are extremely poor.
What is the economic standing of Haiti today?
This practice had been present on the island since the 1400s.
What is when slavery got started on the island?
Grands blancs, petits blancs, gens de couleur libres, slaves.
What are the four classes of islanders?
France made them pay an exorbitant amount of money for their recognition.
What is the reason Haiti is still impoverished?
Both these wars had individual freedom near the core ideals being fought for by revolutionaries.
What is the connection between the French and Haitian revolutions?
This was because of napoleon returning after winning a first time.
What was the rage/incitement that finally broke the dam because of?
Haiti was ostracized by many other countries, leaving them low on funds
What is the reason Haiti is in debt today
This revolution inspired Haiti to fight for their freedom
What is the French revolution?
The average life expectancy was only 21 for enslaved people, and frequently were cruel/unusual punishments used to keep people in line.
What made being enslaved in Haiti especially bad?
This is being caused by Haiti's current unofficial status as a failed state and general bad living conditions.
What is today's Haitian refugee crisis?