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Haiti has been having a lot of problems because of bad leaders and other issues. People who were supposed to help made things worse. As of right now there’s a lot of trouble with gangs, so some doctors had to leave their places in Port-au-Prince. Also, the Dominican Republic is being stricter with people coming from. (CFR, Instability in Haiti)

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How did Haiti become the first independent black republic in the world?

According to Black Perspectives, Haiti declared independence on January 1, 1804. Enslaved people fought for their freedom and won against the French

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Why has Haiti struggled with a political instability and economic development?

Instability in Haiti talks about how Haiti has struggled with a political instability and economic development due to historical debt, unstable government, and natural disasters, like earthquakes and hurricanes. (“Instability in Haiti”)

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Instability in Haiti | Global Conflict Tracker

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Learn about the world’s top hotspots with this interactive Global Conflict Tracker from the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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What are the main causes of the Haitian revolution?

The main causes of the Haitian revolution was slavery, unfair, social classes, economic issues, and racism. (CFR, Global Conflict Tracker)

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In the early nineteenth century, the small Caribbean nation gained independence from France which made them the first black-led republic. (CFR, paragraph 2 “Background”)

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Due to Haiti’s location, weak buildings, and other issues, Haiti has a very tough time dealing with natural disaster's. (CFR, Global Conflict Tracker paragraph 10.)

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Gangs are a big problem in Haiti, there is estimated to be around 200 gangs operated in Haiti. (CFR, Global Conflict Tracker paragraph 6)

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Residents are asking for help from the military base after gangs took over there homes.

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Photo credit - Instability in Haiti

https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/instability-haiti

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Citizens of Haiti protest after there president was killed July 8th, 2021 

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Photo credit - Instability in Haiti

https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/instability-haiti

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IEZCJDwRgw

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The Haitian Revolution and Its Causes | World History Project

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The Haitian revolution was a huge event that changed history forever. Haiti struggles with a lot of issues, including a poor government and not having a lot of money. Haiti also struggles with social and political instability. (CFR, Global Conflict Tracker)

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Hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters, the former French colony has long suffered from underdevelopment.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYzQKCmcLzI

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How political instability, interventions and natural disasters led to crisis in Haiti

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According to the global conflict tracker, Two health centers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, will close for three months due to gang violence, but others will stay open.

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Instability in Haiti | Global Conflict Tracker

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Learn about the world’s top hotspots with this interactive Global Conflict Tracker from the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations.