What begins as a well intentioned declaration…

1792 CE to 1803 CE

What begins as a well intentioned declaration of rights, inspired by the revolution in France, develops into one of the bloodiest slave revolts in recent history, with various shifting alliances of peoples and nations competing for control of the island of Hispaniola.

The slave revolt on St. Domingue destroys the plantation system, and most of the Europeans who survive the carnage flee the island, though the feuding black and mulatto factions continue to recognize the authority of the French government.

Fifteen years of continual warfare kills more than half of Haiti's population and two-thirds of the men, results in a declaration of Haitian independence, and lays the foundation for the modern state of Haiti.

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France, (Bourbon) Kingdom of View → French First Republic View → Santo Domingo (French Colony) View →

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Haitian Revolution View → Haitian French War of 1801-03 View → Haitian Independence, Second War of View →

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Weapons View → Slaves View → Stimulants View →

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Commerce View → Labor and Service View → Conflict View → Faith View → Government View → Technology View →

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Group: Khandesh, Sultanate of (Faruqi dynasty)
People: Reginald I of Guelders
Topic: Action of 31 January 1748
Location: Cane Ridge Bourbon Kentucky United States
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