the group of people at the top of the social hierarchy with power and authority

the strengthening of a person’s determination

the people that support the leader or general of an army

the elites of French origin in the colony of Saint-Domingue, home of the Haitian Revolution

Napoleon and the re-establishment of slavery

History

The causes of the Haitian Revolution

Toussaint L'Ouverture and the fight for independence

Abolitionist movements in Britain

The 1807 abolition of the slave trade

The role of the Haitian Revolution in the abolition of the slave trade

In this unit, pupils investigate how the Haitian Revolution influenced the abolition of the slave trade by demonstrating the power of enslaved people in overthrowing colonial rule. In the next unit, ‘Interpreting the British Empire: how has it been commemorated and contested?’, pupils will explore how the legacies of colonialism and abolition are remembered and debated in modern times.

In ‘Transatlantic Slavery: how were West African societies impacted?’, pupils studied the profound social, economic, and cultural disruptions caused by the transatlantic slave trade. This unit builds on that by exploring how the Haitian Revolution played a critical role in challenging slavery and advancing the movement for abolition.

In this unit, pupils learn about the causes and conduct of the Haitian Revolution before reflecting on its role in the abolition of the British slave trade in 1807.

The Haitian Revolution: what was its role in the abolition of the slave trade? 

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

He became an enemy of Napoleon and declared independence for Haiti.

He declared a new slavery law for Saint-Domingue.

He declared a new constitution for Saint-Domingue and prepared for independence.

What did Toussaint L’Ouverture do when he learned of Napoleon’s plan to reinstate slavery in 1802?

Napoleon reinstated slavery across the French Empire.

French troops under the command of Charles Leclerc were sent to Saint-Domingue.

Leclerc won some initial victories and captured part of the colony.

L'Ouverture was betrayed, captured and imprisoned in Fort de Joux in France.

Put the below events in chronological order, starting with the earliest.

What nationality were the portion of Leclerc's troops who switched sides to fight for the rebels against France?

Napoleon withdrew in late 1803 and Saint-Domingue became independent in 1804.

Napoleon withdrew in late 1813 and Saint-Domingue became independent in 1814.

Napoleon withdrew in late 1823 and Saint-Domingue became independent in 1824.

Jean-Jacques Dessalines carried on the fight for the rebels after the capture of Toussaint L'Ouverture. Which one of the statements below is accurate?

Complete the following sentence: Saint-Domingue had been France's most profitable colony in the {{ }} during the 18th century.

What was the name of the key lieutenant who took over from Toussaint L'Ouverture when he was captured by the French?

Which word describes the group in a society who are at the top of the social hierarchy with power and authority?

maintain economic and political ties with France

Which of the below did Toussaint L’Ouverture **not** attempt to do during his time as the official French governor of Saint-Domingue?

Britain was worried about slave revolts spreading around the Caribbean. Which two territories were they worried about in particular?

the title given to Toussaint L’Ouverture after the revolt

French colony on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean

the French elites who rules Saint-Domingue

Spanish colony on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean

the outlawing of enslavement by a government

Match the key features of the Haitian Revolution with the correct descriptions.

Which method of warfare did L’Ouverture’s troops use?

Complete the following sentence: Saint-Domingue was France's most profitable colony in the ...

Napoleon and the re-establishment of slavery

Lesson outcome

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