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Columbus landed and claimed to be in Spain.
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Slaves rose up in rebellion.
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Spain ceded the western third of Hispaniola to France.
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French Revolution upset balance of power, slave rebellions all over the Caribbean.
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Declared independence now known by the name, Haiti.
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France recognized Haiti for large payment which put Haiti into debt.
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USA didn't recognize them until slave holding states seceded from the union.
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US businesses interested in sugars and fruit growers.
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US marines invaded Haiti.
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US investment in Haiti tripled.
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US pulls its troops out.
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US troops fought down revolt killing thousands of Haitians.
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Papa Doc died.
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Per capita income was only $377.
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US Air Force flew Duvalier and his family to exile in France.
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People would openly discuss political and religious beliefs.
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Minimum wage still remained at $3 a day.
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Election day
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Thousand turned out to vote for Lavalas. Artiside won with 67% of the votes.
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Marc Bazin entered as prime minister.
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Estimated 3,000 people killed.
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Arrival of the Clinton Administration brought hope to Haitian people.
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President Artiside and Raoul Cédras signed an accord.
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Artifice was suppose to return to Haiti as president.
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Didn't resign like the deal said.
