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Haiti is Divided
There was a split of the north and south. The first leader of free and independent Haiti was Jean-Jacques Dessalines. He was cruel. He wanted hatred of the French and readiness to defend against their suspected return. Rebuild agriculture. Timetoast -
Reunited-Trouble with France
Timetoast France was threatening Haiti, so they made a pact that Hatians had to pay France. It took 122 years to pay off. This was terrible for the overall wealth of Haiti. -
22 Heads of State
22 heads of state were introduced in Haiti during this time. The rapid change of leaders was an example of the political unrest in the new country. -
US in Haiti
President Woodrow Wilson sent troops to Haiti to find order in the area. -
Trouble with the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic's leader sent troops to Haiti in the 1930s. The plan was for the troops to execute a mass genocide in 6 days. -
Papa Doc Duvalier
Papa Doc Duvalier was a dictator of Haiti. He was unpopular by the people. -
Baby Doc Duvalier
Papa Doc Duvalier's son-Baby Doc Duvalier- took over as president when his father died. He was expected to be a better leader than his father and restore peace in Haiti. He did not succeed. -
Aristide
Aristide was Haiti's first democratically elected president. He believed in restoration for the people, making him generally popular. However, by the end of his service, he became resented by the mass majority of the people. -
Preval
Preval served after Artiste. He wanted restoration for Haiti after the corrupt leaders of the past. Overall, he was successful. -
Haiti Rebellion, United Nations (MINUSTAH)
A rebellion took over Haiti due to unrest and discontentment. The UN stepped in as an attempt to settle some unrest. Ultimately, the UN's presence in Haiti was withdrawn.