Haiti
Haiti is a state in Caribbean (Mesoamerica and Caribbean) that has existed since 1804 CE. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
The first state founded by formerly enslaved people, after a revolt that defeated French, Spanish and British armies. France forced it to pay a huge indemnity from 1825, and US Marines occupied it from 1915 to 1934.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1804 CE to the present
- Duration
- 221 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Caribbean, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Port-au-Prince
Came from
Events in Mesoamerica and Caribbean during its time
- Grito de Dolores
- Caste War of Yucatán begins
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Mexican Revolution
- Panama Canal opens
- Cuban Revolution
- Cuban Missile Crisis
Neighbours in Mesoamerica and Caribbean
- New Spain
- Spanish Cuba
- British West Indies
- Captaincy General of Santo Domingo
- Colony of Jamaica
- Captaincy General of Guatemala
- Mexico
- Saint-Domingue
- Cuba
- Federal Republic of Central America
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Holy Roman Empire
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Mughal Empire
- Portuguese Brazil
- Viceroyalty of Peru
- Habsburg Monarchy
Questions
When did Haiti exist?
1804 CE to the present, about 221 years.
Where was Haiti?
Caribbean, in Mesoamerica and Caribbean. Its capital was Port-au-Prince.
What language did Haiti speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.
What came before Haiti?
Captaincy General of Santo Domingo, Saint-Domingue and Kingdom of Haiti.