• #494 | The Haitian Revolution

  • Aug 1 2024
  • Length: 37 mins
  • Podcast

#494 | The Haitian Revolution

  • Summary


  • The Haitian Revolution is a story of extreme violence, hope, and human rights.


    Learn how slaves in Saint-Domingue fought against brutal conditions and multiple European powers to establish the first free black-led nation in the world.


    • Overview of the Haitian Revolution
    • Toussaint L’Ouverture’s early life and significance
    • Colonisation of Saint-Domingue by the French
    • Brutal conditions for slaves in Saint-Domingue
    • Different social groups in Saint-Domingue
    • Impact of the French Revolution
    • Initial uprisings led by Vincent Ogé
    • 1791 slave uprising initiated by Dutty Boukman
    • Toussaint L’Ouverture’s rise to power
    • Haitian independence declared in 1804

    Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/haitian-revolution

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    Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

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