-
Renames the island La Isla Española and claims it for Spain
-
-
France named its new colony St. Domingue
-
-
-
In exchange for a large amount of money, France finally recognized the black republic. This payment put Haiti in very deep debt
-
Finally recognizing the republic after slave holding states succeeded from the union
-
Using Haiti's "unstable government" as justification the U.S. invades and takes control of everything.
-
-
Marines pull out of the country leaving behind many anti American feelings and a trained army
-
Backed by the Hatain army and the U.S. government
-
-
Killing, imprisioning, and exiling thousands of people wasn't enough for "Papa Doc" not only did he declare a monarchy he took control of political parties, student organizations, trade unions, and the press.
-
Elected at 19 years old, baby doc did about as much good as his father did for the country.
-
-
US Air Force jet flew Jean-Claud and his family to exile in France
-
Wanting to keep the same people in office, the military government went to poling station after poling station gunning down voters
-
Aristide, a preacher of a Catholic Church, challenged the government and preached renewing Haiti against the current government. I'm response, they fired at the church one Sunday moring.
-
Promised to reform and rebuild Haiti. "Operation lavalas"
-
wins with 67% of the votes. Becomes the first democratically elected president in Hatian history.
-
Military takes over again and Aristide is sent into exile
-
U.S. backed candidate comes into power but the military keeps hold of control.
-
Agreement calls for Aristide to return to Haiti as President in October. However, the agreement was full of loopholes.
-
Power is meant to be transfered to Aristide according to the agreement
-
Along with a UN agreement to use US force agianst the military government
-
Served as Aristide's Prime Minister from October 15, 1991. 88% of the vote
-
Finishing his 5 year term starting in 1991 duringhis firsst election
-
Elected again with 92% of the vote.
-
Eventually reaches the capital resulting in Aristide fleeing the country. US is rumored to be behind it all including a report from Aristide himself saying he was kidnapped by US forces.
-
-
over 316,000 people dead and 1.6 million homless
-
"in concern for the present situation in Haiti"
