Question

1. based on this excerpt, explain the purpose for which haitian revolutionary leaders created the 1805 constitution of hayti haiti.

Explanation:

The constitution declares Haiti as a free, sovereign state (Art. 1), abolishes slavery (Art. 2), emphasizes equality (Art. 3), the rule of law (Art. 4), and property rights (Art. 6). These elements show it was to formalize independence, establish rights and a just social - legal order.

Answer:

The Haitian revolutionary leaders created the 1805 Constitution of Hayti (Haiti) to formalize Haiti's independence as a free, sovereign state (as seen in Article 1 which states the formation of a free state independent of other powers). It also aimed to abolish slavery (Article 2), establish equality among citizens (Article 3), uphold the rule of law (Article 4) where the law is the same for all in punishment and protection, and safeguard property rights (Article 6). In essence, it was to create a new social - legal order based on the principles of freedom, equality, and justice for the newly independent nation.