INTRODUCTION Haiti is a nation where the people are resilient, prayers are consistent and work hard with perseverance. Born in Haiti but, raised in Florida, I found myself doing research on the country that has formed a place in my heart. After doing much research at the library and even online, I found that Haiti is a country known as the "Mountainous Land” (Girault). It is usually remembered for its poverty and its recent earthquake back in January 2010 where thousands of people were killed and injured. But, nothing can compare to the unforgettable journey that my cousin had and the stories he told us when he came back from his vacation. Learning about Haiti’s rich history, unique culture, and organic environment will make the visit there enjoyable.
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The History and background of Haiti holds an important significance to the Haitian Culture.
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I. Learning about Haiti’s History and background. A. According to the article, Haiti: Junior World mark Encyclopedia of the Nations, 2012, it explains the discovery Christopher Columbus made of the island Haiti –which was then Hispaniola settled in an area known today as Cap-Haïtien. At the time a group of Indians were living there but, were soon wiped out by the Spanish settlers. After 1517, Africans were turned as laborers which is why a majority of the people who live in Haiti are black. B. After a bloody battle it gained its independence January 1, 1804. Haiti gained a population of 9,996,731 and the official language is French and Creole.
(Transition: ) Long battles were fought for freedom and independence and indeed they were worth it but, understanding the culture can be fun and adventurous.
II. Learning and interacting with the Haitian
The History and background of Haiti holds an important significance to the Haitian Culture.
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I. Learning about Haiti’s History and background. A. According to the article, Haiti: Junior World mark Encyclopedia of the Nations, 2012, it explains the discovery Christopher Columbus made of the island Haiti –which was then Hispaniola settled in an area known today as Cap-Haïtien. At the time a group of Indians were living there but, were soon wiped out by the Spanish settlers. After 1517, Africans were turned as laborers which is why a majority of the people who live in Haiti are black. B. After a bloody battle it gained its independence January 1, 1804. Haiti gained a population of 9,996,731 and the official language is French and Creole.
(Transition: ) Long battles were fought for freedom and independence and indeed they were worth it but, understanding the culture can be fun and adventurous.
II. Learning and interacting with the Haitian