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Beginning of Haitian Revolution
Slaves in Saint-Domingue were fed up with their harsh conditions and began revolting against French colonial rule. -
Massive Slave Uprising
It got real when the revolution kicked off big time with a massive slave uprising, led by Toussaint L’Ouverture and other leaders. -
“Okay, fine, we’ll free the slaves”
France was like, "Okay, fine, we'll free the slaves," because they were dealing with
their own revolution drama at home. Toussaint was like, "Cool, cool," and joined forces
with them. -
Toussaint Declares Himself Governor-General
Toussaint was running the show, declaring himself Governor-General for life. He was
all about peace and order, but France wasn't feeling it. -
France Shuts Toussaint down
France was like, "Nah, we're not cool with this," and sent Napoleon's troops to shut
Toussaint down. -
Toussaint Got Betrayed, Captured and Sent to Die
Toussaint got betrayed, captured, and sent to die in a French prison. But his peeps
didn't give up the fight -
Haiti Declares Independence
Boom! Haiti declared independence, becoming the first black republic in the world.
Jean-Jacques Dessalines was like, "I'm the big boss now," and became the first ruler of
independent Haiti. -
The “Grito de Dolores” (Cry of Dolores) is issued
September 16 - The "Grito de Dolores" (Cry of Dolores) is issued by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic
priest, rallying Mexicans to revolt against Spanish colonial rule. This event marks the beginning of the
Mexican War of Independence. -
Hidalgo Loses at the Battle of Calderón Bridge
Hidalgo's forces suffer defeat at the Battle of Calderón Bridge, leading to his capture and execution. José
María Morelos assumes leadership of the independence movement. -
Mexico’s independence is declared and “Sentiments of the Nation” is adopted
Morelos convenes the Congress of Chilpancingo, which declares Mexico's independence and adopts the
"Sentiments of the Nation" document outlining principles for a future Mexican state.