Friday, October 25, 2013
Clemens Von Metternich (Kenny Shanos)
The Hatian Revolution, in my eyes, was both good and bad for Haiti. Haiti was a country with slaves that wanted to revolt for freedom and equality. This part of the revolution was good because the slaves were being treated unfairly. Even in a orderly, secure society people still need to be treated with respect. This does not mean that everyone has to be equal, just respected and treated without torture and cruelty. After slavery was abolished, Napoleon wanted to reconquer Haiti. France ended up surrendering, which was very good for Haiti. This then led to Haiti becoming an independent country with a republic government. This was not that great for Haiti. A republic government leads to chaos and disorder because so many people have equal authority and power. I think that Haiti made the wrong choice to have a republic because there is not as much efficient order and security as if there was just a monarch. Order and security keep the level of chaos down and this lets the monarch make the best decision for his people. It was great that Haiti abolished slavery and became a free nation, but not so good that a republic was put into place.
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(King George the Third)
ReplyDeleteFinally, someone understands! I couldn't agree more with what you think. The idea of revolution was fine, but the result was not. A peaceful revolution would have been much better for Haiti. Also they should have either accepted French rule, or issued a new monarch among themselves. I see no problem with a strong ruler, of any kind, but i do not like these republics that seems to be popping up everywhere. Haiti was weak and lacked any substantial economic activity after their revolution. As you said, a republic almost never works, too many people with a say. one leader will be sure in his plans and will not constantly change his ideas. The Haitian Revolution was great…until the forming of the republic, where it all started to go down hill.