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Haitian Revolution Timeline

  • Jan 1, 1492

    The Spanish invade Saint Domingue

    The Spanish invade Saint Domingue
    The Spanish invaded Saint Domingue in 1492 and remained until 1697. The exact date of this isn't told.
  • French overthrow Spanish

    French overthrow Spanish
    In late 1697, the French took over the Spanish and held a tight grip on Saint Domingue.
  • National Assembly

    National Assembly
    The National Assembly was created mid-year of 1789.
  • March for equal rights

    March for equal rights
    The slaves marched to try to get equal rights for ALL of Saint Domingue's residents. The governor quickly ignores the march.
  • Governor executed

    Governor executed
    Te people vote and decide to execute the governor.
  • Free People of Color

    Free People of Color
    The Hatian Free People of Color get rights.
  • Slaves free

    Slaves free
    Sonthonox declared freedom for slaves.
  • Tousant L'overtune

    Tousant L'overtune
    Toussant L’ouvertune joins with the French republic.
  • New governor

    New governor
    Toussant L'overtune declares hinself governor- FOR LIFE!