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Jan 1, 1492
Columbus Lands on Hispanola
Cristopher Columbus discovers the new world and lands on Hispanola. -
Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Hatian Revolution
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France creates more permanent settlements on Hispanola.
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French and Spanish fight over island.
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Island is divided into Saint Domingue and Santo Domingo.
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Black Code is released.
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Revolution begins in France. Influences Haitian slaves.
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Early revolts in north.
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Revolution begins.
Dutty Boukman holds Voodoo ceremony to officially kick-off the revolution. -
British invade Santo Domingo to prevent revolt.
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Slavery is abolished in French Colonies,
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Louverture joins the French.
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Louverture becomes French commander in St. Domingue.
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War of Knives begins.
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Loverture now controls all of Haiti.
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Louverture invites white people back.
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Napoleon sends troops to restore slavery.
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Napoleon tries to restore slavery in Haiti.
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Louverture exiled to France and dies.
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Last French troops withdraw from Haiti.
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Dessalines crowns himself emporer.