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The Birth and Struggles of Haiti: Journey to Independence

Explore the turbulent history of Haiti, from the indigenous Tainos to the impact of colonization by French and Spanish powers. Dive into the Haitian Revolution led by Toussaint Louverture and the eventual proclamation of independence on January 1, 1804. Learn about key figures like François Mackandal, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and the Duvalier family's controversial rule. Uncover Haiti's resilience amidst social and political challenges, including the legacy of dictatorship and struggles for democracy.

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The Birth and Struggles of Haiti: Journey to Independence

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  1. Haiti

  2. History Tainos Hispaniola Saint Domingue François Mackandal Maroons

  3. Toussaint Louverture French Revolution Boukman Napoleon Bonaparte General Leclerc

  4. Jean-Jacques Dessalines Emperor Jacques I Haiti

  5. Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Haiti “We must take away from this inhumane government, which held for so long our spirits in the most humiliating torpor, all hope to resubjugate us. We must at last live independent or die.” January 1, 1804

  6. Post-revolution Alexandre Pétion Henri Christophe Jean-Pierre Boyer François Duvalier (Papa Doc) Tonton Macoutes Jean Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc) Jean Bertrand Aristide

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