The Slave Revolution in the CaribbeanThe 18th century colonists established plantations that produced goods such as tobacco, cotton, indigo, and, most importantly, sugar. These plantations required forced labor and so slaves were shipped from Africa to the new world. “The Caribbean was a major plantation that provided an important source of sugar for Europe and growing economic expansion. The French owned many colonies, including its most prized possession, Saint-Domingue (Haiti). Life on the plantations of Santo Domingo was very brutal and most of the salves who survived the journey to the New World died within a few years of their arrival (Slave Revolution 7). This brutal force used against slaves caused the slave rebellion. This revolution, which took place in Haiti, was not only surrounded by political, economic and racial problems, but it was also the reason for the formation of the Haitian Republic. Many political problems took place during the Balsam Revolution in Haiti. who helped form the Haitian Republic. Each colony has the right to express its wishes regarding the constitution, laws and administration… they can discuss and prepare their own laws… they will not fully exist until the National Assembly has ratified them or the king has them approved (Slavic Rev.71 -72).” The National Assembly gave instructions on how elections in the colonies would be conducted and to organize the making of laws in the colonies.” In doing so, the National Assembly granted no rights to free blacks. This infuriated the colored men. It seemed that they were not citizens and did not deserve the same rights as free whites. This political issue was also a...... middle of paper ......the slave revolution also caused a complicated relationship between Haiti and France, as well as the abolition of slavery. Eventually, the slaves won their freedom and wrote their own constitution. The revolution is the symbol of freedom, the independence of Haiti and the struggle of slaves to achieve the equality they rightly deserve. Citation pageLaurent Dubois and John D. Garrigus. “The Slave Revolution in the Caribbean 1789-1804: A Brief History of Documents.” » Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006. Works Cited Laurent Dubois and John D. Garrigus “Slave Revolution in the Caribbean 1789-1804: A Brief History of Documents”. Bedford/St. Martin, 2006.