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Independence - Haiti

Boisrond-Tonnerre, Author of Independence Act of Haiti

Boisrond-Tonnerre, Author of Independence Act of Haiti

Boisrond-Tonnerre, a French-Haitian author, wrote the Independence Act of Haiti, formally releasing Haiti from French rule. Born in the southwestern part of Haiti, he was sent to France to complete his studies.

He became Jean Jacques Dessalines' private secretary during his reign as Haiti's first ruler. Boisrond-Tonnerre also authored a book on the Haitian Revolution, titled Memoires pour Servir à l'Histoire d'Haiti. His name, Tonnerre, means thunder because he survived being struck by a lightening bolt as a baby.

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Battle at ravine a Couleuvre deters French Invasion of Gonaïves

Battle at ravine a Couleuvre deters French Invasion of Gonaïves

In 1802 Haitian General Louverture fought a battle against French General de Rochambeau's troops. They were encamped at Ravine-a-Couleuvres, preparing to invade Gonaïves.

Louverture encountered Rochambeau's troops while passing through the area on his way to aid General Vernet in defending Gonaïves. This event, named the Battle of Snake Gully, was a murderous battle, preventing Rochambeau from invading and capturing Gonaïves. It also gave General Vernet enough time to torch Gonaïves and escape with his troops, preventing French occupation.

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Pumpkin Soup Became A Haitian Tradition After Independence

Pumpkin Soup Became A Haitian Tradition After Independence

Here is a picture of the Haitian pumpkin soup also named Soup Joumou or Jiromon. The pumpkin soup became a tradition in Haiti after its independence.

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Francois Mackandal

Francois Mackandal

Here is the closest picture we could find of Francois Mackandal. He was a slave in Saint Domingue but very intelligent. He predicted that the slaves would eventually overthrow their white masters.

Francois Mackandal made believe that he had some supernatural power and was immortal

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