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Haitian Revolution

Jazmin Puicon

I'm getting reading to start our unit on the Haitian Revolution. Any resources, books (high school or college level), or documentaries that you can share will be greatly appreciated! I teach in an urban high school where many students are of Haitian-descent. Thanks in advance!

  •   the OER has fantastic resources on the Haitian Revolution. Years ago I taught Latin American History and I struggled finding good videos and materials to teach that important part of history. This video is one of my favorities because it clearly explains the social structure created by France in Saint Domingue  that eventually triggered the Haitian Revolution.

    There is also this video from Crash Course that covers the same topic. For activities you can use Revolution or Evolution and Causation: Recipe for a Revolution, which is awesome.

    Since you teach in a school where many students are of Haitian descent, did you consider inviting a guest speaker to your classes? I teach AP Human Geo and every year I take my studens to Little Haiti, an ethnic neighborhood in Miami currently under the process of climate gentrification. The site is located on a high elevation, away from the effects of sea level rising. I added some pictures to illustrate my experience.

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    If your students like the OER Project graphic biographies, they might also enjoy this illustrated text about the Haitian Revolution: thenib.com/.../

  • in reply to Anne Koschmider

    This is a really good biography I didn't know it was avaliable. Thank you  

  • Hi Jazmin, 

    Based on what you mentioned, I thought I'd share an assignment I came up with last year. I had several students with Caribbean, Central and South American descent.  I wanted to capitalize on this diversity so when I got up to this unit, I gave students the ability to choose the country they wanted (naturally, many students chose a country they had a connection with which was cool).  The project isn't anything special but it was a nice opportunity for students to share some pride and learn about the similarities and differences between how many of these nations gained independence.  This is the assignment: Independence in Latin America

    This is an article I actually got from someone in this community on the connection between Haiti's history and several of the obstacles they face today.  Thought you might find it interesting. 

    Haiti article

    Let me know if you have any questions.