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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The Haitian Crisis: Thinking Historically

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson from 2010 using multi-media resources, including video, audio, and primary sources which challenge students to think beyond the earthquake and consider the role of Haiti's rich history in the crisis.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Republic of Haiti in the Caribbean. Topics covered are geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete profile of the Republic of Haiti including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Haiti: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Profiled here is the Caribbean country of Haiti. Basic facts are furnished for topics that include: geography, economy, government, people, military, history, and a map.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Haiti, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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PBS

Pbs: Africans in America the Haitian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which tells of L'Ouverture's role in the revolution, is part of a larger PBS documentary on Africans in America. Included are a teacher's guide and a narrative of the topic. Also, make sure to use the links at the bottom of...
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Other

The Haitian Revolution of 1791 1803

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the first of four linked pages presenting a comprehensive essay on the Haitian Revolution.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference tool takes you on a virtual trip to Haiti. A broad overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you with more...
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Other

Windows on Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes a range of materials from news and commentary to samples of Haitian music and art and an extensive collection of photographs of Haiti and Haitians.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Haiti, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Haiti Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides some brief history on Jewish settlement in Haiti beginning in the 17th century.
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Black Past

Black Past: Haitian Revolution (1791 1804)

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article is a good overview of the slave revolt that resulted in Haiti's independence.
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Other

Explore: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief history of the Dominican Republic, take a virtual tour of this beautiful island in the Caribbean. Learn facts along the way.
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US Department of State

Office of the Historian: The United States and the Haitian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the roots of the Haitian Revolution and the American response. Our policy shifted many times from 1791 until we recognized Haiti's independence in 1862. Read the following synopsis to better understand our ambivalence.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Haiti Reels After Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
Coverage of the Haitian earthquake of January 12, 2010 from PBS highlights the scope of the disaster and relief efforts. A brief history of the problems that Haiti has faced in the last century is also provided.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Haiti

For Students 1st - 9th
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Haiti is found on the website.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Jean Claude Duvalier

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia entry for Jean-Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc), ex-dictator of Haiti from 1971-1986.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Age of Atlantic Revolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Revolution fomented change throughout the trans-Atlantic area. Read about the revolution's influence on the French and their overthrowing of their king, and the slave revolt which brought about the second republic in the New...
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers background and many general country facts and statistics about Haiti in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about Haitian history, economy, government, and news media from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of events.
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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: The Changing Faces of Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Reflections of Latin American history on imperialism, religion, human rights and social justice. Gives a historical perspective to current times (1996). Text
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A&E Television

History.com: How Toussaint L'ouverture Rose From Slavery to Lead the Haitian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Pushing back aggressions by Europe's greatest powers, Haiti's 'founding father' set the stage for the world's first sovereign Black state. How did Toussaint L'ouverture born into bondage in the French colony of Saint-Domingue...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Haitian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Haitian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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A&E Television

History.com: 2021 Events

For Students 9th - 10th
2021 is nearly history. Take a look back at a year that saw political turmoil, the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, an unusual Olympic Games, devastating natural disasters, advances in space exploration and more.

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