Finding a Time and Place for the Haitian Revolution.

HAITIAN Revolution, 1791-1804; HISTORY education; HISTORY of French colonies; ATLANTIC studies; AGE of Revolutions (1775-1848); SLAVERY -- History; RACE relations -- History; HAITI -- Economic conditions; HISTORIOGRAPHY

The article discusses teaching about the Haitian Revolution, and considers its historiography. Topics include viewing it as part of the Age of Revolutions, as part of Atlantic studies, as part of the French colonial empire, as part of both French and World history, as well as considering issues of slavery, race, and economics.