Effects of the Revolution
Areas of Impact
The Haitian Revolution led to many different changes.
Political Independence
Haiti became one of the first successful slave revolts in this time perod, and the first Black republic. They also became the 2nd independent nation in the Western Hemsiphere.
Economic Impacts
Sadly, this revolution would leave Haiti poor for a long time, in part due to France's ransom debt.
Social changes
The revolution led to the end of slavery, which was a big social change. It also led to a more egalitarian society. Lastly, it inspired future slave uprisings.
Long-Term Legacy
The Haitian Revolution allowed Haiti to be free of slavery, but sadly made them very poor for a long time due to a ransom that was required to be paid to France. This ransom debt was ordered by Charles X, king of France, who had surrounded the island with war ships. This ransom was required after the French Revolution had ended and monarchs had come back into power.