Haiti occupied what is now the Dominican Republic for 22 years. Dominicans during this period were oppressed by the Haitian Government (Whites were not allowed to own land, usage of the Spanish language was illegal, members of the Roman Catholic Church were expelled, heavy taxation, etc.). The Trinitarios, led by Juan Pablo Duarte, organized a rebellion against Haiti. Haiti was the very nation the Dominican Republic fought to be independant from. Great Britian is to the United States as Haiti is to the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic declared independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844.
February 27th of 1844, from Haiti invation.
The Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti on this date.
Haiti controlled the Dominican Republic, then known as "La Hispanola" from 1822 to 1844 (22 years).
The Dominican Republic attained independence in 1844.
Haiti occupied the Dominican Republic by 22 years, until in 1844 got its dependence.
The Dominican Republic attained independence in 1844.
February 27, of 1844
February 27, of 1844
February 27, of 1844
1844, february 27
February 27, of 1844