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First, Columbus named the island Hisponiola, or little Spain
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Slaves brought directly from Africa were used as workers around the island.
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Spain gives up the Western part of Hispaniola to France, which soon becomes Haiti, or Land of Mountains
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Port-au-Prince was announced capital of Haiti
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Haiti becomes independent. A former slave Jean-Jacques declares himself emperor.
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Jean-Jacques was assassinated. Soon Haiti was divided into two. Black controlled North and Mulatto controlled south.
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The Dominican Republic claims independence from Haiti with a declaration at the Puerta del Conde.
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U.S. President Abraham Lincoln recognizes Haiti and allows trade for the first time between countries
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit Haiti killing 300,000 people. It was the worst storm Haiti had in 200 years.
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Parliament, the highest legislative in the UK, approves of foreign minister, Laurent Lamothe as Prime Minister
