Gens de couleurs

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Domingue there was a constant paranoia and distrust, which resulted in the shift from a once nearly cooperative colony to a colony in upheaval. For instance, because the white-French population was so outnumbered in St.

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Interestingly, the differences are evident and produced interesting outcomes. We know that during both of these revolutions some groups of people were passive and either afraid of emancipation or were even opposed to it. Both of these revolutions began with non-violent protests and other methods of dissent but lack of response lead to more and more violence.

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The dynamic for these groups is complicated because laws were constantly shifting, especially in St. We see these overlapping tendencies frequently throughout both of these revolutions even though they were so distant from each other. We also know that wealthy individuals often supported colonialism and refused to relinquish privileges in order to maintain control and power. Domingue, slaves were treated with harsh brutality and transported in inhumane ways in order to boost the French economy.

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