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Haiti: the only country founded by freed slaves
Original: The ONLY COUNTRY made by FREED SLAVES https:// vid.freedif.org/w/bYWPiCSJrR84 D8cFc1825e
Attention is turning to Haiti, widely described as the only country in modern history founded by formerly enslaved people. The claim stems from the Haitian Revolution, which ended in 1804 when formerly enslaved Africans defeated French forces and declared independence. Posts framing Haiti this way are circulating as an educational history item, prompting discussion of the country's unique origins.
Why now: Educational content about Haiti's unique founding history is circulating and prompting discussion.
Evidence
- The ONLY COUNTRY made by FREED SLAVES https:// vid.freedif.org/w/bYWPiCSJrR84 D8cFc1825e · karibu@vid.freedif.org · 2
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