refers to being economically successful or wealthy

this was the name given to the group of French elites who ruled over the colony of Saint-Domingue

the original inhabitants of a specific area

refers to a system in which members of a society are ranked according to status or authority

The causes of the Haitian Revolution

History

The foundation of Haiti is an important cause of the abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and inspires further uprisings in the Caribbean. This will help pupils understand arguments about the legacy of empire and the impact that it had on colonies

Pupils will already have knowledge of slavery and the impact that it had on West African societies (Y8). They will also have an understanding of rebellions and uprisings in the English context, from their study of the Peasants' Revolt (Y7).

The Haitian Revolution: what was its role in the abolition of the slave trade? 

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Roughly how many enslaved African people were forced to work on plantations in Saint-Domingue by the end of the 18th century?

France experienced revolution and their king was executed.

France promised freedom and equality for everyone living under French rule.

The grands blancs refused to pass rights on to Saint-Domingue's free people.

The free people of Saint-Domingue formed an alliance with enslaved Africans.

Toussaint L’Ouverture became the leader of the revolt.

Arrange the following events into chronological order, starting with the earliest.

Complete the following sentence: The French Revolution in 1789 promised new rights and {{ }} to all who lived under French rule, including its colonies such as Saint-Domingue.

free people of African origin (so-called 'free blacks')

Which of the below groups of people were the other 'free people' aside from the grands blancs in Saint-Domingue?

Complete the following sentence: Saint-Domingue’s free people of colour found common cause with the {{ }} African population who had faced years of oppression and forced labour.

What word describes the 'stratification' of a society into levels where those at the top have power and authority, and those at the bottom have no power or authority?

What was the name of the 17th century thought movement that caused revolutions around the world?

Which country, inspired by Enlightenment ideas, overthrew their king in 1798, and executed him in 1793?

Put the following in chronological order, starting with the earliest.

French king executed during the Enlightenment

English Enlightenment philosopher who believed in the Social Contract

Italian scientist who discovered the Earth revolves around the sun

Match the following people with their correct nationality.

What is the name of the country created after a revolt of enslaved people, inspired by the Enlightenment, in the French colony of Saint-Domingue in 1791?

What is the historical name for the 'Age' that the Enlightenment gave rise to?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The causes of the Haitian Revolution

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.