The proclamation of independence from Haiti established a new political order on the eastern side of Hispaniola. The preceding Haitian state had abolished slavery across the island; Dominican...
On 27 February 1844, Dominican independence was proclaimed, ending the 1822 political union with Haiti. The break followed years of political and social conflict, including disputes over...
On 18 March 1861, Dominican president Pedro Santana proclaimed annexation to Spain. The return to colonial rule raised fears among abolitionists in the Atlantic world because Spain still maintained...
