Friday, October 25, 2013
Pope Pius VI (Julian Wu)
Hi, my name is Pope Pius VI. In my opinion, this Haitian Revolution is not necessary at all. What did this revolution accomplish? Yes, it did help "free" slaves and win Haiti their independence. However, is the results worth it? The "free" slaves are still being treated differently. In addition to that, the economy of Haiti will decrease significantly. These slaves who are free will no longer want to work in the fields. Therefore, these sugar plantations will have no more workers, resulting in a horrible crisis. Although my dislike for Napoleon is strong, I would have to side with his idea of reconquering Haiti. This Toussaint L'Ouverture will not only harm himself in this revolution but also Haiti. Everything before the revolution is so much better than after the revolution. Revolution will only change things for the worse.
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Louis XVIII (Brian Gemma)
ReplyDeleteThis revolution seems to be an exception. I do agree with you that most revolutions are not necessary, but in this case, I believe that it was worth it. Slaves are free and Haiti got their independence. Yes, things are not perfect, but things can only get better. There is no way that this revolution was unnecessary. It accomplished so many things. The slaves are not treated equally, but at least they are not slaves anymore. Things will change. Equality will come, and this was a big step forward. Haiti is also now an independent country. They are no longer stuck under the control of someone else. It is a big step up for them. This revolution was the exception because things were actually achieved because of it. If revolutions accomplish what they are supposed to, then I have no problem with them. I also like it when my enemy Napoleon gets taken down.
Tussaint L'overture (Ryan Teng)
ReplyDeleteThank God we threw people like you off the island. Nothing but trouble I say. You ask what did this revolution accomplish? I'll tell you. We were the first successful slave revolt in history, all other slave wars were based off us. You say that we are still mistreated, however we threw all those who do not support the government off the island. You say that our economy will collapse because nobody wants to work the plantations. This is also false. We continued to work the plantations (for a while) because the freedmen were now actually given wages and rights. You say that revolution solves nothing? How about you come back to me after you've been chained to the word slave for 20 years. They give you no freedom, no liberty, no rights. How can we change anything without revolution? Next time do some more research before criticizing someone else's affairs.
Hobbes (Michael Kowalski)
DeleteIf you and your people are all for freedom and equality, then why did you slaughter nearly all the whites that returned? I see quite the contradiction and detect a multitude of fallacies in your point. Please fix your thought process, even though you may not be intelligent enough to do so, seeing as you were self taught.
Pope Pius VI (Julian Wu)
DeleteNow your argument seems to be a little one-sided, Mr. L'Overture. You are simply stating all the good things that come out from this revolution, although these points that you make all seem a little doubtful. First of all, does it matter who you "throw" off the island? You admit to the fact that you are still mistreated, and that is what's important. This "revolution" did not solve you being mistreated. Secondly, are you sure about the fact of your economy? I recall that you did see through to the end of the revolution. It turns out many of the slaves became "laborers," people who worked on the plantations with a plantation overseer. They were also beaten with thick vines to "persuade" them to keep working. Does that not seem exactly like slavery? I always do my research, as I am a very well respected pope, Mr. L'Overture.
Clemens von Metternich (Kenny Shanos)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Pope Pius VI. You have great logic and you make complete sense. Without the revolution, the economy will stay stable and France will get all of what they need from the plantations. Also, order and security will stand strong in Haiti, since everyone is doing what they are told to do and not rebelling, up until this point. If the rebellion does take place, then France will not get their crops, and Haiti will go into mass chaos. After the slaves revolted, then Haiti gained independence. And finally a republic government. A republic causes disorder and chaos because people are not controlled by only one person. Therefore, these revolutions were overall bad for Haiti, even though it was good that they gained independence. Their independence helps them more easily control their people, but it should be controlled by a monarch, not a republic. The Haitian revolution changed things mostly for the worse in Haiti.