About This Lesson
The Haitian Revolution shocked the world. This event is a crucial part of our study of world history because it demonstrates how the concept of freedom may be interpreted; it provides an early example of “people power;” and it demonstrates that no matter how overwhelming the oppression, liberation is possible.
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
- What was the Haitian Revolution?
- How was the Haitian Revolution different from the American or French revolutions?
- How does the French response to the revolution in Saint-Domingue in the decades following the revolution continue to affect Haiti today?
- Why is the Haitian Revolution not as widely known as other revolutions of the period?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After this lesson, students will be able to:
- Identify the rights outlined in the US Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and who they applied to.
- Summarize the events and outcomes of the Haitian Revolution.
- Develop a project to teach their peers about a topic of interest.
- Explain the significance of the Haitian Revolution.
- Argue their position on the topic of reparations.
