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French Revolution
The French Revolution was located in France and practically started the Haitian Revolution that started in 1791. -
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Haitian Revolution
The revolution created the second independent country, In the Americas United states became independent in 1783. -
The Rebellion
After the French Revolution St. Domingue split into Royalist and Revolutionary factions, The French Revolution's impact led St. Domingue to plan a massive rebellion. -
Haitian revolution spreads to the North American shores
There was a fire that destroyed much of the capital.After the fire the refugee’s were sent to the United States -
France recognizes Haiti as an independent country
Jefferson would not recognize Haiti as an independent country for years but in 1825 France finally decided to consider Haiti an independent country. Also all the Haitians had to wait until 1862 for the U.S. to recognize Haiti’s status as a sovereign, independent nation. -
United States recognizes Haiti as an independent country
The United States was officially considered an independent country in 1783. The U.S. would not officially recognize the country of Haiti until 1862. Why the U.S. did not want to recognize Haiti because they reacted to the emergence of Haiti as a state borne out of slave revolt with ambivalence.
