In 1804, Haiti gained its independence. Two decades later the fledgling nation was struggling for international recognition. That is until they struck a deal with France - agreeing to pay 150 million francs to their former colonial master. But this huge debt would be a burden that dragged down the nation’s economy - the ramifications being felt to this very day. This is the story of Haiti’s Independence Debt.
Sponsor
Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_independence_debt
https://www.theglobalist.com/haiti-and-the-dominican-republic-one-island-two-worlds/
Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Traité_France_Haïti_1825.jpg
History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com
Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at
[email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices