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Black history and world history reveal that the Haitian Revolution directly influenced the growth of the United States. This clip explains how Haiti’s successful revolt weakened France’s colonial empire and led Napoleon to sell his American territory to the U.S. — known as the Louisiana Purchase.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• What the Haitian Revolution was and why it mattered
• How France lost control of its colonies in the Americas
• Why Napoleon sold the Louisiana territory
• How the Louisiana Purchase expanded the United States
• Why Black history is central to American history
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