Hatian Revolution

By cgillen

  • May 1791

    May 1791
    French Revolutionary government granted citizenship to wealthier Affranchis. European population disregarded the law and in 2 months fighting broke out. In August thousands of slaves rebelled.

  • 1793

    LegerFelicite Sonthonax was sent from France to Haiti to maintain order and offered freedom to slaves who joined his army.

  • Late 1790's

    Late 1790's
    Toussaint Louverture gained control of several areas and earned the support of French agents. Pursued his own dreams.

  • May 1801

    May 1801
    Toussaint Louverture named himself "governor-general for life".

  • May 1802

    May 1802
    Touissant Louverture dies.

  • January 1, 1804

    January 1, 1804
    The entire island was declared independent under the name Haiti.

  • October 1804

    October 1804
    Dessalines assumed the title of Emperor Jacques I.

  • 1807

    1807
    The Island of Haiti divided into 2 parts, the Kingdom and the Republic.

  • 1809

    1809
    The French withdrew fully from the island of Haiti.

  • 1862

    1862
    The U.S. recognized Haiti as a country.