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1821
First Independence -
Haitian occupation
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1827
Education appears to be free and compulsory. There were only 6 schools. -
Emerges the Dominican flag
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Second Independence and First Republic
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First command of Pedro Santana ended
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1848
Dominican Constitution Article 29, which stated free education for all citizens. is created. -
1849
Haitian forces invade Dominican Republic again. They are defeated in the battles of El Número and Las Carreras.