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U.S. Occupation of Haiti

1915 CE – 1934 CE · 19 years

Nearly two-decade American military occupation triggered by political instability. Faced sustained guerrilla resistance from the Caco movement led by Charlemagne Péralte. The occupation killed approximately 15,000 Haitians and displaced 50,000 peasants.

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United States occupation of Haiti on Wikipedia.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • United States Marines
  • Haitian Caco guerrillas (Charlemagne Péralte)

Key moments

Defining events in the U.S. Occupation of Haiti.

  1. 1918-1920 Caco insurgency raids
  2. 1919 Assassination of Péralte
  3. 1929 Les Cayes Massacre

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1915 CE and 1934 CE.

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