HIST 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Haitian Revolution

• School: WPUNJ, WPU
• Department: HIST - History
• Course: HIST 101
• Professor: Evelyn Gonzalez

Document Summary

For government by consent of the people, no monarchy. Turned radical, chaotic, led to war with european monarchs. Resulted in napoleon as emperor, napoleon conquered much of europe napoleon defeated & exiled french king installed. Slave revolt in 1791 inspired by ideals of french revolution. Killed whites & created a black nation in 1804. Instilled fear of abolition in the united states. Slavery abolished in northern states, not the southern ones. Revolts due to napoleonic wars in spain & portugal. First occurred in england-had tin, iron & coal in abundance. Cottage industries produced for sale instead of consumption. Led to extra cash for peasants and peddlers. Provided capital for inventions & led to banking & credit. Switched from hand production to use of power. Water power, steam power adapted to textile looms. Led to different economic structures, growth of cities & exploitation of labor. Industrialization led to wealth, power, and military might for britain & france.