What if the colonization of Liberia never took off because of financial reasons?
At this time the Republic of Haiti supported abolitionist movements in the New World. Would many of the free blacks who would have relocated to Liberia instead move to Haiti. Would Haiti want them to come? Many of them brought numerous skills that Haiti could use to improve the nation. These skilled immigrants could help raise funds to pay back the dept the French government forced them to pay in order to recognize their independence.
Transportation to Haiti from the US would be at a lower cost and many more people who would wish to emigrate may be able to do so.
Would this different Haiti still invade Santo Domingo and unite the island under one rule?
At this time the Republic of Haiti supported abolitionist movements in the New World. Would many of the free blacks who would have relocated to Liberia instead move to Haiti. Would Haiti want them to come? Many of them brought numerous skills that Haiti could use to improve the nation. These skilled immigrants could help raise funds to pay back the dept the French government forced them to pay in order to recognize their independence.
Transportation to Haiti from the US would be at a lower cost and many more people who would wish to emigrate may be able to do so.
Would this different Haiti still invade Santo Domingo and unite the island under one rule?