1804–1820: (The Early Independence and the Reign of Christophe): Under the foundational mandate of “We Must Live Free or Die,” this era follows the formal pr…

1804–1820: (The Early Independence and the Reign of Christophe): Under the foundational mandate of “We Must Live Free or Die,” this era follows the formal proclamation of independence in 1804. It covers the early years of the Black Republic and the subsequent transition to the Kingdom of Hayti under Henry Christophe. The period ends in 1820, concluding the first chapter of sovereign governance and the death of the King.