Exploring the Haitian Revolution
The Haitian Revolution shocked the world. This event is a crucial part of our study of world history because it demonstrates how the concept of freedom may be interpreted; it provides an early example of “people power;” and it demonstrates that no matter how overwhelming the oppression, liberation is possible.
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
What was the Haitian Revolution?
How was the Haitian Revolution different from the American or French revolutions?
How does the French response to the revolution in Saint-Domingue in the decades following the revolution continue to affect Haiti today?
Why is the Haitian Revolution not as widely known as other revolutions of the period?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After this lesson, students will be able to:
Identify the rights outlined in the US Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and who they applied to.
Summarize the events and outcomes of the Haitian Revolution.
Develop a project to teach their peers about a topic of interest.
Explain the significance of the Haitian Revolution.
Argue their position on the topic of reparations.