Hispaniola

Though the discovery of a westward route to Asia had not been achieved, European explorers made the sagacious decision to capitalize on their alternative findings – the North and South American continents. Settlements within these wilderness lands offered plenty of commercial and political benefits which would eventually have historical ramifications on the world order. Investment into colonization would therefore allow participating European polities to expand their economies and remain…

Haitian Revolution: The Haitian Revolution was solely for the purpose of slaves gaining their equality. Slaves had a powerful desire for equality and that brought up the question of “what to do about slavery?” A group of people in a club known as “Friends of the Blacks” supported the abolition of slavery that eventually went into effect in France in September 1791. However, French planters from the West Indies thrived off slaves especially when they were using brutality. A French settler…

History of Liberia As the race to claim stake in Africa came underway in the late nineteenth century, European influence on the continent had long been felt by the indigenous people. Pre-colonial African Kingdoms had established trade with the early European explorers. As the trade relationships amongst tribes and the Europeans enhanced, the abundance of African resources such as agriculture, precious metals and more importantly slaves often left with the ships of the explorers. As time went…

Introduction Haiti, officially named the Republic of Haiti, is a Caribbean country that shares the island of Hispaniola with its neighboring country the Dominican Republic. The name “Haiti” comes from Hayti, meaning “mountainous.” Port-au-Prince is the capital and the most populous city of Haiti. Haiti is encircled in a nation of approximately eight million inhabitants. The currency of Haiti is Gourde and a republic government represents the country. Haiti is one of the most mountainous…

The origins of Latin American’s modern racial categories and racial hierarchies have been greatly debate throughout the 21st century. Some historians argued that Latin American racial categories and hierarchies were created when European first arrived in the New World. In contrast, others believe it took years of European influence to create the racial ideals and constructions that exist in modern Latin America. Race and ethnicity know as fixed referents that people grow up learning. The word…

Name Institution Instructor Introduction During the early years European nations conquered the other worlds in search of gold and glory and spreading the gospel. This had an effect on the natives since it changed their way of living, their cultural practices, social life and diminished their beliefs in their native gods. They also had a religious aim in their conquest where they aimed in the spreading of Christianity. De Las Casas was a famous social reformer and historian of the 16th century…

The United States occupation of Haiti lasted from 1915-1934 following the assassination of Haitian president, Vilbrun Sam. President Woodrow Wilson sent the marines to restore order and maintain economic and political stability. The United States had long interest in Haiti as a potential naval base. For that reason, Haiti’s stability concerned U.S. diplomatic and defense officials who feared the country’s instability might result in foreign rule. This paper explores letters written by…

The country of Haiti is a Caribbean country that shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic to its east. The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince. Their population is almost entirely descended from African Slaves who won independence in 1804. Over the years Haiti has suffered from economic, political, and social difficulties with a number of natural disasters. It is one of the poorest countries, and has many problems because of this. One important one is their severe food shortage…

Cultural Awareness in Dominican Republic Maximo Moises Vincente Mejia Advanced Leaders Course 13J Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music, etc. Culture has become key in our interconnected world, which is made up of so many ethnically diverse societies, but also riddled by conflicts associated with ethnicity, religion, and ethical beliefs. Culture is not fixed, it will always be…

The first age of colonization, puts a spotlight on the birth of European exploration of the Americas and the peoples who inhabited them. Numerous countries of Europe sent adventurers to explore, with primary intentions to discover resources, to trade, and spread Catholicism to the “uncivilized” natives of the areas. Spain, after the Reconquista, started their golden age. After Columbus’ discovery of the new world, explorers and treasure ships made their way to the Americas. The Spanish conquest…