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Discover the significance of the Haitian Revolution in shaping black and American history. Learn about Toussaint L'Ouverture's leadership, the impact on global sugar trade, and the historical lessons that challenge stereotypes. Explore why this revolution remains unparalleled and why it deserves recognition in history books.
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The Unique Haitian Revolution Alexis Cureton
Haiti's Global Importance Haiti aka St. Domingo Geographics • Haiti was a french owned colony that produced most of the world's sugar (Bob). • In the 1800s, the importance of sugar in the global market was extremely high (Bob).
Is The Sky Blue? Of course it is! • The Haitian revolution is important and relevant to both black and American history, because no other ethnic group has fought and successful gained their independence from a ruling power the way Haiti did.
The Father of the Revolution Touissant L'Ouverture So What? • A former slave, Touissant was self taught and over time became the leader of the Haitian Revolution. (Thomas) • Rebelled, Educated, and Rebuilt.
Peace Talks Napoleon Bonaparte Touissant • Rise to power in France. • Returns in 1802 with troops. • Does not succumb but instead engages in peace talks (White 72).
Why this??? • Ignorance • Personal Interest • My History
Learning Experience • Personal growth • Pride • Historical knowledge
Never been repeated • This act has never been followed in history. Debunks the notion that blacks can't not get things done.
Works Cited • Corbett, Bob. The Haitian Revolution of 1791- 1803. February 2012. • Ott, Thomas. The Haitian Revolution. Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press. 1973. Book. • White, Ashli. Encountering Revolution: Haiti and the Making of the Early Republic. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010. Book.