130 The Haitian Revolution - One Minute History

The video covers the arrival of Christopher Columbus on the island of Espanola, leading to the enslavement and near extinction of the indigenous population due to European diseases and harsh conditions. Over the next 300 years, many slaves were imported to meet European demands. The Haitian Revolution, inspired by the French Revolution, was a significant and successful slave rebellion, resulting in Haiti's independence in 1804 as the first nation founded by former slaves. Fearing similar revolts, European powers and the US isolated Haiti until the US recognized its sovereignty in 1862 during the American Civil War.

What was the significance of January 1st, 1804, in Haitian history?

How did European powers and the United States respond to the Haitian Revolution?