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1) Toussaint Louverture is one of the greatest leaders of all time. In this lecture, we will explore not only what the man accomplished, but what were the factors that made him so successful.
2) Jean-Jacques Dessalines was born a slave and ascended to Emperor. Explore his background, how he vanquished Napoleon’s army, and facts about the Haitian Revolution.
3) Alexandre Pétion and Henry Christophe were partners in the revolution but later split the country into two after the death of Dessalines. What were the reasons and how did it turn out?
4) There were two civil wars in Hispaniola between 1799 and 1806. One was in Saint Domingue and the other in the newly formed Haiti. What were the reasons and outcomes?
5) Many well know the success and contributions of the men of Haiti’s revolutionary period. But what of the many women who stood beside their men in combat, politics, and guidance? These are those women.
6) What was colonial life like prior to Haiti’s independence in 1804: the caste system, slavery, social customs, economy, governance, trade, and a host of issues are covered in this lecture.
7) Who were the members of Haiti’s quartet of founding fathers: their similarities and stark differences? What shaped them into the men they were and what they accomplished?
8) Many people believe that the birth of Haiti was accomplished by a group of slaves rebelling against their masters. This is far from the truth, and much simpler than what it was during the 13 years it took to claim independence. Find out.
