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The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Episode 74: The Age of Toussaint
Dec 23, 2020
Explore the brutal conditions of slavery in 18th century Haiti, the life of revolutionary leader Makandal, and the role of coachmen in Haitian society. Discover the contradiction of equality in the colonies and the rebellion of the mixed-race community. Experience the exhilaration of freedom through the uprising of ex-slaves and the formation of guerrilla bands.
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- The brutal and barbaric slavery system in Haiti was driven by economic profit and protected by wealthy plantation owners, resulting in extreme violence and deplorable treatment of the enslaved population.
- The mixed race community in Haiti experienced political momentum during the French Revolution through affirmation of their citizenship rights, but faced resistance from white colonists, leading to armed resistance.
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The Brutal Reality of Haitian Slavery
Haitian slavery was characterized by extreme brutality, with death rates higher than in other New World slave-holding societies. Slaves worked in cane fields, enduring dangerous conditions, personal violence, sexual assault, and deplorable treatment. The system was driven by economic profit and protected by the powerful interests of wealthy plantation owners. The enslaved black majority formed a nascent identity and experienced varying degrees of resistance, from theft and strikes to maroon communities. Despite the lack of organization, the negative shared experience of slavery fostered a sense of unity among the black population.
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