Juan Pablo Duarte Essay

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On January 26, 1813 one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic was born.
Far before his birth, Haitian troops under the power of Toussaint L’Ouverture invaded Santo
Domingo resulting in his parents flee of the Dominican. Until the Spanish were victorious in the
War of Reconquista in 1809, Duarte’s parents temporarily located themselves in Puerto Rico.
The Duarte family moved back to the Dominican as soon as the war was over and immediately
put Juan’s education first. Juan Pablo Duarte helped to shape the independent country of the
Dominican Republic, which still thrives today.
(A) The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, Juan Pablo Duarte
At a young age, Duarte was passionate about education. His parents enrolled him in one
of the …show more content…

Additionally, he
traveled to France, London, and Spain. In 1832, he returned to the Dominican Republic at the
age of 20. Traveling at such a young age helped to shape Duarte’s character. He was able to
appreciate the world outside of his own country. He learned about different cultures, different
types of government, and all together different ways of life.
(B) Colonial Zone-Dominican Republic (DR), Juan Pablo Duarte "The Father of the Country" /
"Padre de la patria"

Duarte spent many years away from his country, but when he returned to his native land,
it remained under the control of the Haitian government. He strongly disliked the role of the
Haitian people in his country. Duarte was very patriotic and passionate about his beliefs. He
began organizing groups of politicians to refuse Haitian control. In 1838, Duarte created a secret
society called “La Trinita”. This organization was established to diminish the Haitian occupation .
Duarte and his followers did not keep quiet for long, they began to put on theatrical
performances and began public speaking to spread their ideas. The group continued to grow and
later became public. People became more comfortable with the idea of fighting for their …show more content…

However, when the new president forced him into
exile, Duarte was forced to flee. He settled in Caracas, Venezuela until he felt his work was not
done in his country. Seven years after Boyer was overthrown, the Dominican Republic went to
war with Haiti and proclaimed February 27, 1844 the Dominican Republic’s independence day.
Duarte, along with other men of La Trinita, purchased weapons and other supplies needed for
war out of their own pocket.
(A) The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, Juan Pablo Duarte
After two years of fighting, the Dominican Republic ended with a victory. The
Dominican Republic was now free from Haitian rule and became an independent nation. The
people of the Republic praised Duarte for sparking their revolution. The people of the country
felt so much gratitude towards Duarte they named the highest point in the Caribbean “Pico
Duarte” in his honor. He was otherwise praised in the U.S. with the establishment of Juan Pablo

Duarte Square in New York City. His view of government were not fully recognized before his
death in 1876, but they continue to serve as a guide for majority of the current

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