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Dec 5, 1492
Christopher Columbus discovers Haiti
First, Columbus named the island Hisponiola, or little Spain -
Apr 14, 1503
First Africans were brought to Hispaniola for labor
Slaves brought directly from Africa were used as workers around the island. -
Spain gives up the Western part of Hispaniola
Spain gives up the Western part of Hispaniola to France, which soon becomes Haiti, or Land of Mountains -
Port-au-Prince was founded
Port-au-Prince was announced capital of Haiti -
Jean-Jacques Dassalines became emperor
Haiti becomes independent. A former slave Jean-Jacques declares himself emperor. -
Jean-Jacques was assassinated
Jean-Jacques was assassinated. Soon Haiti was divided into two. Black controlled North and Mulatto controlled south. -
Dominican Republic decalared its independence
The Dominican Republic claims independence from Haiti with a declaration at the Puerta del Conde. -
United States recognizes Haiti
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln recognizes Haiti and allows trade for the first time between countries -
Earthquake with magnitude of 7.0
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit Haiti killing 300,000 people. It was the worst storm Haiti had in 200 years. -
Parliament approves of Laurent Lamothe
Parliament, the highest legislative in the UK, approves of foreign minister, Laurent Lamothe as Prime Minister
