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Citizenship to the Wealthy
Wealthier 'freedmen' or affranchis were granted citizenship by the French revolutionary government. However, Haiti’s European population was excluded from this law. This resulted in isolated fighting between the two groups. -
The Beginning
This day was the start of conflict between Haitian slaves, colonist, armies of the British and the French colonizers, and many other parties. At this time thousands of slaves of Saint Domingue rose in rebellion. This time is often described as the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the Western Hemisphere. -
Citizenship to all Freedmen
The French assembly finally grants citizenship to all freedmen and giving political rights to them also. This was done through the Jacobin degree which was stated as fact by Louis XVI. This was especially for the slaves located in Saint-Domingue. -
The British Arrive
The British arrive causing the main French naval base in St. Domingue to surrender. From there the British restored slavery everywhere they went. However, French commissioners freed the slaves of St. Domingue to prevent military disaster. -
The Attack at Fort Churchill
Toussaint Louverture attacks Fort Churchill in an attempt to beat the British. Even though they were unsuccessful in the attack, they are noted for their skilled fighting. With no military experience, their professionalism was compared up to the European army. -
The War of Knives
The War of Knives was fought between Toussaint Louverture and Andre Rigaud. They fought over control of the French colony of Saint Domingue. Resulting the war was Louverture taking full control of the colony and British forces being expelled from the colony. -
Toussaint Louverture Rises in Power
At this time Toussaint Louverture expanded the revolution beyond Haiti. He also concurred Santo Domingo, a neighboring Spanish colony. There he abolished slavery at the colony and named himself Governor-General of all Hispaniola. -
The Constitution of Haiti
Toussaint Louverture brings together a Constitutional Assembly to write a constitution for Haiti. This constitution would abolish slavery and gives equal rights to all French citizens to all of Saint Domingue. The constitution also stated Catholicism the official religion and Louverture the ruler for life. This was then signed by Louverture. -
The Battle of Vertieres
Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines defeat the French forces in the Battle of Vertieres. The battle was fought between the Haitian rebels and French expeditionary forces. This battle is known for being the Haitian Revolution's most significant battle. The result of this battle was stopping the French from its attempt in establishing slavery again. -
Independence to Haiti
At this time the entire island of Haiti was declared independent. Europeans powers and Caribbean surrogates flead the island in fear of slave revolts spreading. This act ended slavery and cut the French off from controlling the colony.
