How Do Sanctions Fit Into the Concept of Imperialism?

The Haitian Revolution in the 18th century, or early 19th century, is a revolution in which enslaved population of French colony are able to overthrow existing colonial order. They're demonstrating capacity to withstand armed violence that's at root of imperialism and colonialism. So they either seeking to overturn and dismantle the existing imperial property structure or claim ownership over it. That generates what in my view is the first instance of modern sanctions, right? Is that the French and the Americans put a trade blockade on Haiti,. In order to demand that Haiti pay back France for its lost property.