The role of the Haitian Revolution in the abolition of the slave trade
I can explain the extent of the role of the Haitian Revolution in the abolition of slave trade around the world.
The role of the Haitian Revolution in the abolition of the slave trade
I can explain the extent of the role of the Haitian Revolution in the abolition of slave trade around the world.
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Key learning points
- The Haitian Revolution was a successful slave revolt and Britain feared this would inspire more.
- Britain’s attempt to reinstate slavery in Haiti strengthened abolitionism, resulting in the 1807 Slave Trade Act.
- France initially opposed the Haitian Revolution, but being unable to put it down, abolished slavery in 1794.
- Economic problems in France led to Napoleon trying (and failing) to recapture the colony and restore slavery.
- The Haitian Revolution contributed to the end of slavery in Britain and France, but hardened US attitudes.
Keywords
Independent - something or someone who has the power and ability to make their own decisions and is not controlled by others
Abolition - the legal outlawing of enslavement in a nation or empire
Emancipation - the freeing of enslaved people through abolition
Common misconception
The Haitian Revolution directly inspired the abolition of slavery everywhere.
The events of the Haitian Revolution strengthened Britain's abolitionist movement and helped France to initially abolish slavery in 1794; but under Napoleon the threat of enslavement returned.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
British law outlawing buying, selling or transporting enslaved people
French law outlawing enslavement throughout the French Empire
French law by Napoleon reinstating enslavement in the French Empire
Haitian law declaring freedom from France and independence for Haiti
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a big impact
a mixed impact
little impact