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The Haitian Revolution A case of Latin American Revolution

Social Class Structure in Haiti. Grand Blanc

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The Haitian Revolution A case of Latin American Revolution

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    1. The Haitian Revolution A case of Latin American Revolution

    2. Social Class Structure in Haiti Grand Blanc—Plantation Owners (White) 20,000 Petit Blanc—White European descendants 20,000 Mullatos—Mixed white and black 25,000 Slaves—Agricultural Workers 500,000

    3. First Slave Revolt August 22, 1791 First generation slaves Attacked sugar refining equipment and “the big houses.” 10 years of conflict

    4. Toussaint L’ouverture “The Opener” Successful slave general. Admires the French Revolution 1801—writes a Constitution for Haiti Nearly makes himself King Abolishes slavery Catholicism state religion Did NOT declare independence until 1804—second only to U.S.A. to be a free republic.

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