The History of Haiti is very interesting. There are several stages in the History of Haiti, beginning with the colonization period, when the Spanish and French settled in the land, the revolution period, which saw leaders like Toussaint Louverture, the independence period, period of US occupation from 1915 to 1934, the period of the Duvaliers and finally period of Aristide. Haiti's History is long, but makes a good read. So, if you plan for a Haiti Tour, make sure to visit the historical sites to get an insight into the history of the land.
The Colonization Period
The first period in the History of Haiti was the colonial period. This period witnessed the colonization of Haiti by the Spanish and French. The King of Spain in 1609 ordered forces to encroach Santo Domingo, the capital of Haiti. As a result, the Dutch, British and French pirates also established their bases on the land, especially in the northern and western coasts, which were deserted otherwise. The French finally settled here in 1625, while they formally claimed to control the island in 1664. It called its new colony Saint-Domingue.
Revolution Period
The next period in the History of Haiti was the period of the slave rebellion of 1791. On August 22, 1791, the slaves in the north of Haiti revolted against their masters. This took place in a place near Cap-Francais, which at present is called Cap-Haitien. The revolution spread and it was Toussaint Louverture came to lead the revolt. He was called “Black Napoleon.” His armies at first defeated the French forces and then in 1794, joined forces with them. Under his command, the British and Spanish forces were defeated. In 1802 the cooperation between the French forces and his armies came to an end. Soon, Toussaint Louverture was betrayed and captured. He passed away in a rebellion that broke out under the leadership of his two generals, Henri Christophe and Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
Independence of Haiti
The armies of Dessalines beat the French forces and won the Battle of Vertieres on 18th November 1803. Independence was declared on 1st January 1804.
Occupation by the US
Throughout the 19th Century, Haiti was ruled by several presidents, till in 1915, when the US invaded it. However, with the nationalist rebels, who waged a guerilla warfare under the leadership of Charlemange Peralte and Dominique Batraville, the US occupation finally ended in 1934.
The periods that followed in the History of Haiti were that of the Duvaliers (François Duvalier: 1957-71 and Jean-Claude Duvalier: 1971-86) and Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
These are some of the historical facts about Haiti.
So, if you are planning for a trip to the land, make sure to first read about the History of Haiti, so that you may enjoy visiting the historical places of sightseeing even more.
Online information on History of Haiti is provided by travel.mapsofworld.
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