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Jan 1, 1492
Destruction of the Taíno
Within 25 years, the native Taíno, who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was found by Christopher Columbus in 1492, were destroyed by the Spaniards. -
Jan 1, 1492
Discovery of Haiti
Columbus arrvies to Hispaniola, where there are about 750,000 native inhabitants. -
Jan 1, 1500
Gold Discovered
In 1500, the Spaniards discovered gold of the native people, the Taínos. The Spaniard tortured and killed the Taínos, in order to claim all their gold. -
Jan 1, 1508
Slaves are Imported
African slaves were imported due to the drastic decrease in the Taíno population. This began in 1508 and very quickly the Africans became the primary labor source. -
Dec 27, 1522
First Slave Revolt
On the plantation of Columbus's son slaves set fire to susgar equipment and escapes. -
Jan 1, 1545
Slaves Revolt
7,000 African and native slaves escaped and ran to the mountains for shelter. Start up of Creole and Voodoo. -
Island is Divided
In 1697, Spain surrendered the western portion of the island to the French, which later developed into Haiti. -
Slaves Converted to Christianity
African slaves were forced to convert to Christianity to crush rebellion. Voodoo is used a sign of resistance and is banned . -
Boasting Economy
Produced 110,000 tons of sugar, 80,000 tons of coffee,and 2,000 tons of cotton, in this year alone. -
Slave Revolt
Destroyed more than 200 sugar and 1,200 coffee plantations. About 10,000 slaves escaped -
Idependence
Former slave declares Haiti a free republic.