Seeing the events as an extension of America's progress of liberty, Thomas Jefferson supported the Haitian Revolution and the establishment of Haiti as an independent nation in 1804.

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Thomas Jefferson had mixed feelings about the Haitian Revolution, primarily due to fears of its impact on slavery in the United States. While he supported French efforts to suppress the revolution, his administration eventually recognized Haiti's independence in 1804 due to geopolitical and trade considerations, but he personally had reservations about the revolution and its implications for slaveholding societies.

Seeing the Events as an Extension of America's Progress of Liberty