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4.19- The History of Haiti

Revolutions

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The Peasant Uprising of 18 Forty Three

A peasant uprising began as soon as the new constitution was promulgated in december 18 forty three. A prominent black farmer down on the southern peninsula named louis jean jacques acu started gathering an army of angry rural workers. Skin color is very important to haytian politics, but it's always augmented by social and class distinctions.

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