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1492
Columbus landed and claimed to be in Spain. -
1791
Slaves rose up in rebellion. -
1697
Spain ceded the western third of Hispaniola to France. -
1789
French Revolution upset balance of power, slave rebellions all over the Caribbean. -
1804
Declared independence now known by the name, Haiti. -
1838
France recognized Haiti for large payment which put Haiti into debt. -
1862
USA didn't recognize them until slave holding states seceded from the union. -
Late 1800's
US businesses interested in sugars and fruit growers. -
1915
US marines invaded Haiti. -
1915-1930
US investment in Haiti tripled. -
1934
US pulls its troops out. -
1922
US troops fought down revolt killing thousands of Haitians. -
1971
Papa Doc died. -
1985
Per capita income was only $377. -
1986
US Air Force flew Duvalier and his family to exile in France. -
1986
People would openly discuss political and religious beliefs. -
1986
Minimum wage still remained at $3 a day. -
1987
Election day -
1990
Thousand turned out to vote for Lavalas. Artiside won with 67% of the votes. -
1992
Marc Bazin entered as prime minister. -
1992-1993
Estimated 3,000 people killed. -
1993
Arrival of the Clinton Administration brought hope to Haitian people. -
1993
President Artiside and Raoul Cédras signed an accord. -
1993
Artifice was suppose to return to Haiti as president. -
1993
Didn't resign like the deal said.
