Haitian Revolution
Definition
The Haitian Revolution was a successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial insurrection by self-liberated slaves against French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue, now known as Haiti, that took place between 1791-1804.
Related terms
Toussaint L'Ouverture: Leader of the Haitian revolution who helped transform an island-wide slave revolt into an organized rebellion with clear goals.
Code Noir: A decree passed by France's King Louis XIV in 1685 defining conditions for slavery in French colonial empire including Saint-Domingue (Haiti).
Creole Class: People born in Haiti but are descendants from European settlers. They often owned plantations and held significant economic power before the revolution.
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Subjects (2)
AP European History
AP US History
Study guides (2)
AP World History: Modern - 5.1 The Enlightenment
AP World History: Modern - 5.2 Nationalism and Revolutions from 1750-1900
Practice Questions (8)
The Haitian revolution was led by
Which of the following is NOT true of the Haitian Revolution?
What was a common influence that sparked the American, French, and Haitian revolutions?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a similarity between the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution?
How does Toussaint L'Ouverture's role in the Haitian Revolution compare to that of Emperor Menelik II during Italy's attempted colonization of Ethiopia?
In what way did the Haitian Revolution alter colonial control globally during the late eighteenth century?
Which characteristic was common to the Haitian Revolution and the Mughal Rebellion in India during the period of 1750-1900?
What might have been the global impact if the Haitian Revolution hadn't resulted in a successful overthrow of French colonial rule?
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