The Haitian Revolution and Its Effects on its
- Slides: 7
The Haitian Revolution and Its Effects on its Caribbean Neighbors
Research Question � What is the Haitian Revolution and how did it effect its Caribbean Neighbors?
Thesis Statement � The Haitian Revolution began as a mere fight for a nation’s independence but turned into a symbol of significance and hope to the surrounding colonies of the Caribbean.
The Haitian Revolution � It is most significant as being the first successful slave rebellion. � It is characterized and highly noted for lasting thirteen years and for its fierce and bloody character of the struggle for independence, as well as for the number of casualties and the nations involved.
Toussaint L’Ouverture He is the leader of the Haitian Revolution. (Although many historians say that he had nothing to do with the uprising while others say he secretly organized the rebellion. ) � A Creole who belonged to the slave elite, later freed by his master. � His dominant characteristics are his ability to manipulate and his skilled use of deception. � He also owned and rented slaves and small properties, making him a part of the class of free colored slaveholders. �
The Effects of the Haitian Revolution on its Caribbean Neighbors � After Haiti gained its independence, it was used by the advocates of slave labor in The Caribbean to prove to Caribbean plantations needed to continue to use slave or forced labor. � Sparked an interest in how effectively a labor force could mobilize in Haiti upon becoming independent. � The Revolution also halted abolition in the Caribbean.
Bibliography � � � Bryan, Patrick E. The Haitian Revolution and Its Effects. Heineman Educational Publishers, 1984. Du. Bois, Laurent. Avengers of the New World: The Story of the Haitian Revolution. Harvard university, 2005. Knight, Franklin W, and Colin A Palmer. The Modern Caribbean. University of North Carolina, 1988. Steward, T. G. The Haitian Revolution, 1791 to 1804; or Side lights on the French Revolution. New York: Thomas V. Crowell, 1914. Upshur, Jiu-Hwa L. , Et Al. World History. Fourth Edition. Belmont, California: Thomson Wadsworth, 2005. Bryan, Patrick E. The Haitian Revolution and Its Effects. Heineman Educational Publishers, 1984.
