Dominican Republic Spanish: República Dominicana
1844–1861
Flag Coat of arms
Map of Hispaniola from 1858.
Status	Dominican territory
Capital	Santo Domingo
Common languages	Spanish
Demonym(s)	Dominican
Government	Unitary presidential republic
President
• 1844–1848 (first)	Pedro Santana
History
• proclamation of the Dominican Republic	27 February 1844
• annexation of the country to Spain	18 March 1861
Currency	Dominican peso
ISO 3166 code	DO
Preceded by Succeeded by Haitian occupation of Santo Domingo Republic of Spanish Haiti Spanish occupation of the Dominican Republic Second Dominican Republic

The First Dominican Republic,^[1] was a predecessor of the currently existing Dominican Republic, and began on 27 February 1844 with the proclamation of the Dominican Republic, and culminated on 18 March 1861 with the annexation of the country to Spain. During these 17 years the nation was economically and politically unstable due to prior war against Haiti and internal conflicts. There were 8 governments (3 of which corresponded to Pedro Santana and 2 to Buenaventura Báez).

The era of the First Republic was a period of great importance in the country's history, as it marked the beginning of its independent life. This stage spanned from 1844 to 1861. The independence of the Dominican Republic was proclaimed on February 27, 1844, when a group of patriots led by Juan Pablo Duarte and other prominent Dominican leaders rebelled against Haitian rule. This proclamation marked the end of the Haitian occupation of Santo Domingo, leading to the establishment of the new nation. ^[2]

After independence, the new Dominican Republic faced a series of challenges, including the construction of a stable political system and the organization of the State structure. During this stage, the country's first Constitution was promulgated in November 1844, which established a republican and democratic system.

History

Economy

The First Republic was a period characterized by relative economic stability in the country. During this time, the Dominican economy was based primarily on agriculture, especially the production of sugar, coffee, and tobacco. These products were exported to other countries, which generated income for the development and growth of the country. Sugar production was especially important during this period, as the Dominican Republic became one of the main sugar producers in the Caribbean. This attracted foreign investments and contributed to the country's economic growth.^[2]

In addition to agriculture, other economic activities were also developed, such as mining and trade. Deposits of gold and silver were discovered in some regions of the country, which attracted miners and businessmen interested in exploiting these resources. Trade also benefited, as trade relations were established with other countries in the region and ports were built to facilitate the exchange of goods.^[2]

A period of economic stability was experienced during the First Republic of the Dominican Republic , driven primarily by agricultural production, mining, and trade. These factors contributed to the growth and development of the country at that time. ^[2]

Presidents

See also

• History of the Dominican Republic
• Second Dominican Republic
• Third Dominican Republic

References