Haiti And Jamaican Rebellion Flashcards
Who was Toussaint LāOuverture
He led a successful rebellion against French colonists. He did this by his tactical genius and military leadership
When did Toussaint LāOuverture die
1803
How did Toussaint LāOuverture die
He was eventually captured and imprisoned by the French and finally killed
When did the Haiti rebellion take place?
1791 - 1804
Was the Haiti rebellion successful?
Yes, it led the the abolition of slavery in Haiti and the first black-led republic in the world
What was Haiti called before 1804
Saint Domingue
How did Haiti make France rich
Haiti made 30% of the worlds sugar this made France very rich
Who was Sam sharpe?
He was a Jamaican slave who led a rebellion against the British colonists in 1831. He inspired many to fight for their freedom and equality.
What was the Christmas rebellion?
A rebellion led by Sam sharpe. It was planned to be a day or two after Christmas as alavƩs would have the day off that that day and slave owners would like usually be on holiday.
Was the Christmas rebellion successful?
No, it was sadly stopped by the British and hundreds where killed or executed including sharpe who was hanged but the rebellion would go on to inspire others to do the same and was a big factor in the abolition of slavery
When was slavery abolished?
1833
When did Sharpe die?
He was hung in 1832
