1. History Of Haiti Flashcards
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Christopher Columbus landed in Hispaniola (HAITI) in 1942.
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Many African slaves were imported into the western part of Hispaniola.
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The main languages that influence Haitian creole are: French, Ewe, and the native Taíno languages. Some other lesser influences were Spanish.
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A vast majority of terms are borrowed from the French language because the western part of Hispaniola was colonized by France. Native French speakers generally do not understand Haitian Creole.
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Haitian creole was considered a form of slang. The constitution of 1987 considered Haitian as the only language to unite Haitians.
