lundi 8 février 2010

Haiti




Haiti is an island, situated on the Caribbean countries. Haiti share the island with the Dominican Republic. Haiti was a french colony, even if they get their independence, french language stay the official language of the country. IN 1685, France King Louis XIV create the Code Noir (Black code) The Code Noir defined the conditions of slavery in the French colonial Empire, and restrict the free activity of slave. Also, the Code Noir forced slave to be catholic. Then, people fought to get their independence and the 1 January 1804, they declare a new country, independent, named Haiti.
Two weeks ago, an earthquake destroy Haiti, but also turn the country into a diplomatic battlefield for Taiwan and China.

1 commentaire:

  1. Excellent Johanne! You are the only person who got this point about the history of Haiti.
    Good work.

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