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Period: 1492 to
Spanish Rule
Time period in which the spanish ruled over Haiti -
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French Rule
Time period in which the French ruled over Haiti -
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Haitian Revolution
The revolution against the french for Haiti's freedom -
Date of independence
Haiti gained its independence from France -
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First Empire
The first empire that Haiti had set up after their freedom from France -
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Kingdom of Haiti + the Republic
Haiti split into two, the kingdom and the republic, but eventually got brought back together in 1849 -
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Second Empire
Haiti's empire after the split between kingdom and republic -
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US occupation
Germans were getting closer with Haiti and had noticed the US was also close. The German influence developed problems between Haiti and the US. The US stole money from Haiti and instead of repaying their debt, they gained control over the Haiti Banks. -
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Duvalíer Dynasty
Haiti underwent severe political turmoil and Dr François Duvalier was elected president. He claimed he was part of the Haitian spirits and that he would be "Forever President" -
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Post-Aristide era
During this time period Haiti used its opportunity to regain itself. They asked the Europeans for reprimands from slavery. Their president had stepped down and they are currently protesting for a better Haiti.