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Independence of the United States of America
The independence inspired the slaves to revolt. -
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French Revolution
Social and political revolution in France, it overthrew the monarchy and established a republic. -
Declaration of Rights of Man
The document was adopted by the National Constituent Assembly in France. -
Slave Uprising
Boukman Dutty, voodoo priest, sparked a slave revolution. -
Revolution Starts
The revolution started, the slaves of Saint-Domingue revolted and started a civil war in the island. -
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Haitian Revolution
Various revolutions with the purpose of abolishing slavery, it took place on the island of Hispaniola (modern day Haiti and Dominican Republic). -
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French Reforms
National Reforms happen in France, they include abolishing colonial slavery, aiding the poor and support for public education. -
French and British Forces arrive in Hispaniola
The French and British forces arrive to conquer the island. -
Treaty of Basel
Spain transfers their part of the island to Revolutionary France -
French Forces withdraw from the island
French and British forces withdraw after losing many battles agaisnt L'Overture's forces. -
French Invasion
Invasion ordered by Napoleon landed on Saint-Domingue. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S.A. bought the Louisiana territory from France. -
Battle of Vertieres
Dessaline led the revolutionaries in the battle and won against he French forces. -
Haiti gains its independence
General Dessalines declared independence and renamed the island Haiti. -
Haitian Constitution
Dessalines approves Haiti's first constitution. The constitution says that all Haitians are free and equal. -
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Latin American Revolution
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Grito de Dolores
Miguel Hidalgo led an army of 80 thousand people to revolt agaisnt the spaniards. This act started the war for independence of Mexico. -
Admirable Campaign
Simon Bolivar invaded Venezuela, this marked the beginning of his Admirable Campaign. -
Battle of Bocaya
Simon Bolivar defeated the Spaniards in modern-day Colombia. It resulted in the independence of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and many other South American countries. -
Act of Independence of Guatemala
A legal document that stated the independence of Central America from the Spanish rule. -
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Agustin de Iturbide
Agustin de Iturbide was emperor of Mexico for a year. -
Monroe Doctrine
The document warned the europeans not to interfere with Latin America. -
South American Independence
By this year, all of South America was liberated.
