The Haitian Revolution
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The Haitian Revolution. Resistance. Day-to-Day Activities Runaways/Maroons Revolt/Rebellion. America. Enlightenment Dunmore’s Proclamation (1775) Declaration of Independence (1776). France. “Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity” -revolutionary French slogan. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Revolution Begins“Bois Caiman”
Crocodile Woods ceremony(August 1791)
Early leaders: Boukman Dutty Jean-
Francois, Baissou
Emancipation Proclaimation7/11/93 Sonthonax
declares freedom for black slaves who fought for the army
8/24/93 Sonthonax proclaims the end of slavery in Saint Domingue
February 1794 French Government makes Sonthonax’s proclaimation law
Battle of San Domingue
Battle on Santo Domingo, a painting by January Suchodolski depicting a struggle between Polish troops in French service and the Haitian rebels