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Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus lands on Ayiti
Renames the island La Isla Española and claims it for Spain -
Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Spanish Rule of Haiti
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Western third given to France
France named its new colony St. Domingue -
Slave revolution begins
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Haiti declared independent
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Haiti recognized by France as a republic
In exchange for a large amount of money, France finally recognized the black republic. This payment put Haiti in very deep debt -
US recognizes Haiti as a republic
Finally recognizing the republic after slave holding states succeeded from the union -
US marines invade Haiti
Using Haiti's "unstable government" as justification the U.S. invades and takes control of everything. -
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U.S. occupation of Haiti
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US ends occupation of Haiti
Marines pull out of the country leaving behind many anti American feelings and a trained army -
Dictator François Duvalier elected president
Backed by the Hatain army and the U.S. government -
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Francois Duvalier presidency
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François declares presidency for life
Killing, imprisioning, and exiling thousands of people wasn't enough for "Papa Doc" not only did he declare a monarchy he took control of political parties, student organizations, trade unions, and the press. -
Françious dies, appointing his son, Jean-Claud, president
Elected at 19 years old, baby doc did about as much good as his father did for the country. -
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Jean-Claude Duvalier Presidency
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Duvalier sent into exile in France
US Air Force jet flew Jean-Claud and his family to exile in France -
Dozens of citizens killed for voting
Wanting to keep the same people in office, the military government went to poling station after poling station gunning down voters -
Aristide's church attacked
Aristide, a preacher of a Catholic Church, challenged the government and preached renewing Haiti against the current government. I'm response, they fired at the church one Sunday moring. -
Aristide announces presidential candidacy
Promised to reform and rebuild Haiti. "Operation lavalas" -
Aristide wins presidential election
wins with 67% of the votes. Becomes the first democratically elected president in Hatian history. -
Aristide sent into exile
Military takes over again and Aristide is sent into exile -
Marc Bazin is elected Prime Minster
U.S. backed candidate comes into power but the military keeps hold of control. -
Accord signed between Aristide and military
Agreement calls for Aristide to return to Haiti as President in October. However, the agreement was full of loopholes. -
Military refuses to give up power
Power is meant to be transfered to Aristide according to the agreement -
Aristide appointed President
Along with a UN agreement to use US force agianst the military government -
Rene Preval elected President
Served as Aristide's Prime Minister from October 15, 1991. 88% of the vote -
Aristide finishes presidential term
Finishing his 5 year term starting in 1991 duringhis firsst election -
Aristide Elected President
Elected again with 92% of the vote. -
Revolts start in Northern Haiti
Eventually reaches the capital resulting in Aristide fleeing the country. US is rumored to be behind it all including a report from Aristide himself saying he was kidnapped by US forces. -
Rene Preval is elected President
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Earthquake devistates Haiti
over 316,000 people dead and 1.6 million homless -
Jean-Claude Duvalier returns to Haiti
"in concern for the present situation in Haiti"
