Read: “Speeches and Letters of Toussaint L’Ouverture on the Haitian Revolution (1793-1800)” (Moodle) and Part 4 “Capitalism,
Read: “Speeches and Letters of Toussaint L’Ouverture on the Haitian Revolution (1793-1800)” (Moodle) and Part 4 “Capitalism, Slavery, and Revolution” (pp.243-330) in the Caribbean (textbook) Firstly, describe the condition of enslaved Africans in the French Caribbean, especially in Saint-Domingue, in the 18 th century as explained in “Capitalism, Slavery, and Revolution.” How did the system of slavery in Saint-Domingue become a rationale for slave resistance and lead to the Revolution? Secondly, explain the complexity of racial divisions in Saint-Domingue/Haiti. Based on his speeches and letters, how did Toussaint L’Ouverture see and use racial divisions and alliances? Lastly, discuss the significance and legacy of the Haitian Revolution. In your view, what is the uniqueness of the Revolution compared to other slave rebellions throughout the Americas and how can you use such historical and cultural significance of the Haitian Revolution to the generations to follow?
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