Describe the condition of enslaved Africans in the French Caribbean, especially in Saint-Domingue in the 18 th century
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?
Answer preview Describe the condition of enslaved Africans in the French Caribbean, especially in Saint-Domingue in the 18 th century
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