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The Haitian Revolution begins
The Haitian Revolution begins with the Bois Caïman ceremony. Ready to carry out their plans, the slaves meet in Morne Rouge to make final preparations and to give instructions. The Bois Caïman ceremony and subsequent insurrections are the result of months of planning and strategizing. Tens of thousands of opponents of the Revolution are executed along with common criminals.Though Haiti is independent, Haitians still fear that they will be invaded by outside forces.
