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Over 700,000 Africans were bought to become enslaved people. During these years, the amount of enslaved peoples outweighed the whites. This allowed the culture, beliefs, morals, military, etc to be impacted. Enslaved people influenced society, giving shape to the revolution once it took place.

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Choices 2 pg 7:               Jobs and Positions    

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Choices 2 pg 7:               Jobs and Positions    

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Second-generation enslaved people claimed to have it better off than first-generation enslaved people. The second-generation was more familiar when it came to growing plants and working. In addition, this generation consisted of many mixed people ranging in culture. Some enslaved people were considered elite, getting jobs as commanders. These elites were considered trustworthy by owners but later used their high positions to become successful and helpful revolutionary leaders.

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Enslaved people restored to other methods of rebellion other than an open revolt, going to extreme lengths. Not only would they take their own lives by suicide, they would also kill and sacrifice their children. Enslaved people also attempted to kill their owners. Rebllion not only consisted of these violent acts, but acts to help enslaved people keep their identity. Practicing voodoo and doing religious dances helped them know they had a life outside of slavery.

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Maroons were runaway slaves who built their own communities on mountains and hills. They allowed languages to mix and deepen Haiti's unique culture. Marrons went back to planation in exchange for supplies and information to avoid being caught. Maroons were essential to the revolution. Maroon leaders were indomitable, as they orginaized attacks and made different rebel groups unite.

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Choices 3 pg 12:  Organization and Strategy: August 1791   

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Choices 3 pg 12:  Organization and Strategy: August 1791   

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The start of the Haitian revolution is claimed to be August 1791. This revolt wasn't out of the blue or people outlashing in the heat of the moment. These enslaved people had nothing to lose, already having to start from the bottom, so they made sure to go all out for this revolt. Months of planning in advance between enslaved people and the freed.

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Choices 3 pg 13- 14: Fighting and Expansion 

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Choices 3 pg 13- 14: Fighting and Expansion 

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The revolution was the largest and most violent. Enslaved people didn't hold back and burned as many plantations and homes they came across and killed thousands of white people. Soon, the armies focused on getting more weapons and improving their military efforts. In the ed, they gained not only weapons, but had half of enslaved people from the north join these armies.

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Enslaved people wanted better working conditions but soon considered to fight for freedom. They tried to negotiate a deal in November 1791 with colonist. They would stop the revolt if they were given better conditions on the field. The troops were told to fight against the revolt but granted that they would continue fighting , going as far as committing bloodshed to their leader.

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Choices 4 pg 15 : Balancing power one step at a time

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Choices 4 pg 15 : Balancing power one step at a time

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April 1792, free POC were granted full citizenship, meaning they were now equal to that of a white man. Its a small step leading up tp freedom for all enslaved people. In order to ensure their freedom was enforced and wouldn't be ripped from underneath them, affranchies and the colonial government worked together to stop the whites fighting against them. Once they were overpowered, they armies stepped back. This shows that just because free POC were granted freedom, they were not stepping down. They would continue to fight to maintain their new rights. They have much more to achieve and this is only one part of the journey.

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Choices 4 pg 16 Revolution and Contribution 

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Choices 4 pg 16 Revolution and Contribution 

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During the beginning of the revolution, there were multiple ways enslaved people contributed to the revolt.  Some were not as big as others but any contribution helped. For example, some be soldiers for the rebel armies while others fought for a short period of time. Many helped with communication and supplies. But, there were instances people were forced to join and where whites caught people giving out information. Of course it wasn't easy but sacrifices had to be made for this revolt. Whites started leaving the area as the rebels kept winning, allowing enslave people to take over and start communities. Less people fought as they became unmotivated and wanted to plant on their own land. This is when the motivations of people fighting were brought to light. Some fought because they wanted to be able to get paid while working and have their own land to work on while others wanted to stop working on plantations and have full freedom.

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Any group who decided to fight relied on slaves or rebels. Because the enslaved people were still working on plantations, despite fighting for someone else, they were the ones with the weapons and in control of the outcome. They decided to takes these weapons and fight for their freedom.

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Choices 4 pg 16: Joining Spain and gaining a leader

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Choices 4 pg 16: Joining Spain and gaining a leader

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Spain and Britain fought over who would receive the support of rebel leaders. Who ever joined them on their side would have equal power in the colony. Spain gained the help of rebel leaders by granting whoever joined them land and freedom to not only their soldiers but their families as well. Many leaders joined but one by the name Toussaint Louverture stood out. He had impeccable organization and military strategies. He would soon be essential to Haitians Revolution being successful.

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Choices 5 pg 34: Rebelling against their leader

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Choices 5 pg 34: Rebelling against their leader

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Louverture made it clear he wanted to abolish slavery in Saint Domingue but when establishing a new constitution, it seemed questionable. He kept plantations but made sure the workers got paid. People didn't like his policies. Some fled while others stopped working on the colony land and focused on their own instead. This shows that despite having a leader they know is on their side, they aren't afraid to rebel and make sure their motives of freedom and equality are met. Rebelling was their second nature.

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In October 1801, Bonaparte sent troops and started a war with the goals of the leader being captured in order to stop the revolts and make slavery a normal social practice once again. The citizens of Saint Domingue were blinded and didn’t know Bonaparte’s true intentions. The only reason they sided with him is that he was fighting against Louverture but not for what they thought. He didn’t want to fix his laws and new constitution but take away their pay and make slavery happen again for his benefit. This could be thought to be a setback and lesson for Saint Domingues citizens being selfish and going against their leader for what they thought would gain the freedom. In the end, they saw Bonaparte’s true colors and Louverture still fought for his people.

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Choices 5 pg 36: Maroon Armies Make a Come Back

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Choices 5 pg 36: Maroon Armies Make a Come Back

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Despite the majority of the armies fighting for the French were under Louverture, there were still armies made up of maroons who didn't fully trust the intention of revolutionary leaders; took matters into their own hands. Thes armies never disbanded and kept fighting in hopes of land and wanted to completely get rid of the colonial system, which Louverture still followed. Not only does this demonstrate their determination, it also shows their strength as these armies are still together and making an impact while fighting. In addition, these maroon armies expanded due to many of the general population joining to fight. This strong army got even stronger.

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Choices 5 pg 38 - 39: Impossible to be defeated 

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Choices 5 pg 38 - 39: Impossible to be defeated 

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These Maroon armies became stronger after it was revealed that Bonaparte had reinstated slavery in other French colonies. Saint Domingue citizens who joined him wanted to keep their weapons as they felt that was the only thing avoiding them from enslavement. They decided to leave and join guerrilla bands. Soon, it was Bonaparte against Saint Domingue’s entire population. It seemed as if the only way to defeat them was to commit mass killings. This mass revolt wasn't going to end well. Soon, generals left the french side and joined the mass population. Dessalines troops did a mass burning to numerous plantations, similar to the first-ever revolt. Europe's troops the French were soon defeated due to disease and Bonapartes underestimating the time of the war and power of Saint Domingue.

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Choices 5 pg 39 :  Morally Correct Constitution and Equality

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Choices 5 pg 39 :  Morally Correct Constitution and Equality

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In October 1804, Dessalines was now the emperor of Haiti. He fixed equality in the constitution by classifying all of Haiti's citizens as black. This was to ensure equality and unity. Whites and people of mixed race who supported the rebellion were allowed to stay. Slavery was now permanently abolished.