Haitian History / Government
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Updated: 4 Jun 2018
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Christopher Columbus lands on the island of HispanolaThe first European settlement was createdSpain takes over the western part of Hispaniola and hands it off to FranceFormer black slave, Toussaint Louverture, calls himself the governor-general of HispaniolaNicolas Ovando comes to the island with 2,500 menHaiti becomes independent as its own country and Jean-Jacques Dessalines declares himself as emperor.Jean-Jacques Dessalines led the revolutionaries at the Battle of VertieresHaitian Revolts StartVoodoo Physician, Francois 'Papa Doc' Duvalier, gains power in a military coup starting his power'Papa Doc' while in control declares him president for the rest of his life.Papa Doc Dies'Baby Doc' flees HaitiLeslie Manigat becomes presidentJean-Bertrand Aristide is elected president for Haiti's first free and peaceful poll election.Aristide is taken from his spot as presidentAristide gains back his power & US invasions startAristide's parliament expiresArmed men try to seize the National PalaceVoodoo is recognized as a religionTropical storms rage through the countyGun violence and political violence numbers raiseGeneral Elections for the first time since AristideFood RiotsMichele Pierre-Louis takes place as prime ministerCholera outbreakMichel Martelly is elected presidentThe people call for President Michel Martelly to resign due to high living costsSlaves are brought into HaitiFrench settled on Tortuga IslandToussaint defeated the French general Desfourneaux at EnnerySlave rebellions start in the NorthEmperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines is assassinatedFrance wants money for Haitian independenceUS withdraws from HaitiUS brings troops into Haiti
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