Connections between the American Revolution and the Haitian Revolution

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  • March 2, 2010

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Why should U.S. high school students study the Haitian Revolution?

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Why do some historians say the Haitian Revolution was in fact two or even three revolutions?

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How were Haitian and American Revolution similar?

Both Revolution In both revolutions, Enlightenment ideals encouraged both slaves and colonists to fight for freedom, equality, and justice. 2. In both the American and Haitian Revolutions, higher classes in both societies had special privileges and more control over the lower classes.

Did the American Revolution inspire the Haitian Revolution?

The American Revolution occurred first and in part inspired the Haitian and French Revolutions.

What was America's role in the Haitian Revolution?

Under Washington and Adams Then-U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and other Federalists supported Toussaint Louverture's revolution against France in Haiti, which had originated as a slave revolt. Hamilton's suggestions helped shape the Haitian constitution.