Revolutions

4.08- The Tricolor Commission

In February 1794, the National Convention not only ratified the emergency emancipation of the slaves, they extended it even further.

Direct Link: 4.08- The Tricolor Commission

4.07- The Citizens of June 20

Le Cap burns. White colonial rule ends. The slaves are freed.

Direct Link: 4.07- The Citizens of June 20

The fire as seen from the ships in the harbor:

Yeah, it wasn't really like this:

4.06- The Second Commission

The Second Commission was supposed to implement the Law of April 4 and defeat the slave uprising. This turned out to be harder than they thought.

Direct Link: 4.06- The Second Commission

4.05- The Citizens of April 4

With slave revolts and civil war erupting in Saint-Domingue, the Legislative Assembly abolished all racial distinctions on April 4, 1792. 

Direct Link: 4.05- The Citizens of April 4

Ground Rule Trouble Interview: http://www.groundruletrouble.com/ep-34-the-storm-after-the-storm-mike-duncan-the-hall-of-fame/ #EdgarHOF

Results May Vary Interview: http://www.resultsmayvarypodcast.com/podcast/2015/12/18/rmv-10-mike-duncan-you-can-design-the-past

4.04- Three Revolts

First the whites revolted. Then the free coloreds revolted. Then the slaves REALLY revolted

Direct Link: 4.04- Three Revolts

Andre Rigaud:

Bois Caïman:

The Slave Revolt:

The Fires Surrounding Le Cap: