Haitian Revolution-123 By goddessofthedawn Period: Jan 1, 1576 to Jan 1, 1823 Haitian Revolution Jan 1, 1577 1577- Spain brought 15,000 African Slaves to Hispaniola Spain brought 15,000 African Slaves to Hispaniola Jan 1, 1640 1640- France establishes claims on parts of Hispaniola Jan 1, 1697 1697- Treaty of Ryswick Jan 1, 1757 1757- Failed Mackanddal Rebellion Jul 4, 1776 American Declaration of Independence Jan 1, 1789 1789- French Revolution Begins Jan 1, 1791 1791- Haitian Revolution and Slave uprising begin Aug 21, 1791 Boukman's Rebellion (Voodo Ceremony) Aug 29, 1793 Sonthonax's decree of Emancipation May 1, 1794 Toussaint allies with France to fight Britain and Spain Jan 1, 1799 1799- Napoleon takes power in France Jan 1, 1801 1801- Napoleon sends Leclerc to St. Dominge w/ thousands of troops Jul 7, 1801 Toussaint issues Constitution establishes his autority over Hispaniola May 20, 1802 Napoleon re-establishes slavery in French colonies Aug 5, 1802 Toussaint is betrayed and imprisoned Apr 7, 1803 Toussaint dies in jail in the French Alps Nov 18, 1803 Battle of Vertieres Jan 1, 1804 1804- Dessalines prclaims himself Emperor of Haiti Jan 1, 1804 Haitian proclamation of Independence Oct 17, 1806 Dessalines is assassinated Feb 17, 1807 Christophe becomes president of Haiti Jan 1, 1822 Haiti invades Spanish side of Hispaniola ending slavery there