Africana Studies 321F - Haiti and the Caribbean

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Hamilton College

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Description:

This course begins with an introduction to Haiti's history since the 1791 slave revolt and the creation of the Haitian state. It examines the historical, political, geo-political relationships that Haiti held with Europe and its Caribbean and North American neighbors; Haiti's antislavery impact on the Americas and the Caribbean; the consequences of the U.S. occupation of Haiti; Haiti's political and economic tragedy in the 20th century from the reign of the Duvaliers to the consequences of the tragic earthquake of 2010. Prerequisite, 221. Westmaas.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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