AFST 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Naomi Klein, The Shock Doctrine, Vilbrun Guillaume Sam
2 Dec 2016
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The citizens of the united states cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow-men on that side of the atlantic. European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy to do so. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense. With the movements in this hemisphere we are are necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers . In exchange for french recognition of haitian independence, haiti agrees to pay 150 million francs, reduced in 1838 to 90 million francs. This debt is finally paid off in 1947. American investors buy the national bank of haiti. Jean vilbrun guillaume sam comes to power in a coup. Two weeks later, us invades to prevent german influence on haitian government (monroe doctrine)
