Summary: The Haitian Revolution
THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION
1791–1804
Cory Moxam
And
Navin Purushuttam
The Haitian Revolution is, perhaps, one of the most successful slave rebellions that ever occurred. It was a defining moment in the history of Europe as well as the Americas. There are many factors that led to this successful rebellion; we will focus on the percentage of slave population, the French revolution and Toussaint.
Prior to the Haitian Revolution and its independence, Haiti was a French organization known as St Domingue. A colony fueled by sugar and coffee off the backs of slaves. St Domingue was at one point, in 1760, the most profitable colony in the Americas. Although with money, came exploitation and increases of slaves from all over including …show more content…
At the time, slaves and Mulattoes across Haiti rallied together against the government’s longstanding denial of equal representation of the commons, paired with a lacking of clear political power. A Revolution was on the rise, and the governor of Haiti Mon. Duchilleau attempted to slow the process. Unsuccessful in his attempts the Haitian Revolution grew exponentially. American leaders rushed to provide support to the whites of St.Domingue but on the voyage over 60% of the Americans died due to yellow fever. Toussaint was committed to ending slavery. He was a man of inspirational talent, and rallied hundreds upon thousands of slaves and displaced Mulattoes alike to join him. He gathered the masses into a single army to seek the abolishment of …show more content…
I have undertaken vengeance. I want Liberty and Equality to reign in St Domingue. I am working to make that happen. Unite yourselves to us, brothers, and fight with us for the same cause.
Your very humble and obedient servant, Toussaint L 'Ouverture, ”
(Bell, Madison Smartt. "Toussaint L 'Ouverture: A Biography", New York: Pantheon,) 2007 (Vintage Books, 2008)
Toussaint was wise, and trained his men guerrilla tactics and "the European style of war. On February 4th 1974 The French revolutionary government proclaimed the abolishment of slavery.
In conclusion, the mistreatment and displacement felt by slaves and Mulattoes prior to the French revolution. The lack of a defined political party, and the inability of the white colonists to prevent the rebellion led by Toussaint are primary cause of the abolition of slavery in Haiti. The French revolution was the gateway that provided the people of Haiti, the right time and opportunity for a Revolution.
References
Bell, Madison Smartt. "Toussaint L 'Ouverture: A Biography", New York: Pantheon,) 2007 (Vintage Books, 2008)
Haitian Revolution
1791–1804
Cory Moxam
And
Navin Purushuttam
The Haitian Revolution is, perhaps, one of the most successful slave rebellions that ever occurred. It was a defining moment in the history of Europe as well as the Americas. There are many factors that led to this successful rebellion; we will focus on the percentage of slave population, the French revolution and Toussaint.
Prior to the Haitian Revolution and its independence, Haiti was a French organization known as St Domingue. A colony fueled by sugar and coffee off the backs of slaves. St Domingue was at one point, in 1760, the most profitable colony in the Americas. Although with money, came exploitation and increases of slaves from all over including …show more content…
At the time, slaves and Mulattoes across Haiti rallied together against the government’s longstanding denial of equal representation of the commons, paired with a lacking of clear political power. A Revolution was on the rise, and the governor of Haiti Mon. Duchilleau attempted to slow the process. Unsuccessful in his attempts the Haitian Revolution grew exponentially. American leaders rushed to provide support to the whites of St.Domingue but on the voyage over 60% of the Americans died due to yellow fever. Toussaint was committed to ending slavery. He was a man of inspirational talent, and rallied hundreds upon thousands of slaves and displaced Mulattoes alike to join him. He gathered the masses into a single army to seek the abolishment of …show more content…
I have undertaken vengeance. I want Liberty and Equality to reign in St Domingue. I am working to make that happen. Unite yourselves to us, brothers, and fight with us for the same cause.
Your very humble and obedient servant, Toussaint L 'Ouverture, ”
(Bell, Madison Smartt. "Toussaint L 'Ouverture: A Biography", New York: Pantheon,) 2007 (Vintage Books, 2008)
Toussaint was wise, and trained his men guerrilla tactics and "the European style of war. On February 4th 1974 The French revolutionary government proclaimed the abolishment of slavery.
In conclusion, the mistreatment and displacement felt by slaves and Mulattoes prior to the French revolution. The lack of a defined political party, and the inability of the white colonists to prevent the rebellion led by Toussaint are primary cause of the abolition of slavery in Haiti. The French revolution was the gateway that provided the people of Haiti, the right time and opportunity for a Revolution.
References
Bell, Madison Smartt. "Toussaint L 'Ouverture: A Biography", New York: Pantheon,) 2007 (Vintage Books, 2008)
Haitian Revolution