The Stories of Horatio Nelson and the Haitian Revolution

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Explore the remarkable life of Admiral Horatio Nelson, his naval victories, and leadership qualities, alongside the turbulent history of the Haitian Revolution led by Toussaint L'Overture. Witness Nelson's triumph at the Battle of Trafalgar and Haiti's fight for independence from brutal slavery, shedding light on the resilience and courage of historical figures in challenging times.


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  1. Agenda Quiz Horatio Nelson Notes Horrible Histories Haiti Notes Cannon Ball Assignment

  2. What does it mean to be a good leader? What characteristics make a good leader?

  3. Objective Understand the importance of Horatio Nelson. Explain how the Haitian Revolution impacted the world s history.

  4. 117. Horatio Nelson England was the only major European country not conquered by Napoleon Largely because of Admiral Nelson

  5. A Most Uncommon Hero Injuries from sea battles: -Lost sight in one eye -Missing one arm Huge naval victories at the Nile, Copenhagen, and Trafalgar But never got over his seasickness

  6. The Battle of Trafalgar Nelson s greatest victory, and his last Wrecks Napoleon s plans to invade England

  7. British Domination Defeat of Napoleon meant that Britain ruled the waves. Nelson s column in London s Trafalgar Square

  8. 118. Haiti

  9. Slave Rebellion in Haiti France s richest colony A brutal slave economy Second nation in the America s to win its independence (after the U.S) First slave nation to gain freedom

  10. Led by Toussaint L Overture A slave who learned to read Learned of the Enlightenment Revolutions in America and France were his guide.

  11. The Revolution in Haiti Napoleon needs cash Wants to reinstate slavery in Haiti Sends the army to do so

  12. LOveture Defeats French and British military to maintain freedom Later captured by Napoleon s forces and killed. Freedom Isn t free

  13. Haitian revolt Worries slave owners everywhere But is a symbol of hope to slaves

  14. Cannon Ball

  15. Key Points topic 118 Highlight

  16. Assignment Use the Haitian Revolution as the setting of your story and write the story behind my cannon ball. One page minimum hand written

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