 Complete the following phrase:  Tension arose on Hispaniola as early as the mid-late 1600s when French pirates settled the western part of the island. Spain already claimed all of Hispaniola, leading to a feud and division of the island. This laid the foundation for the tension between the countries that subsequently became present-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Historical events led to Dominicans and Haitians becoming culturally and ethnically different groups. After Haiti established its independence on January 1, 1804, the First Empire of Haiti attempted to gain control of the whole island, which led to a 22-year military occupation of the east 1822-1844 and numerous invasions 1805-1857. Thus since 1804 many wars, border disputes, and stand-offs have occurred between the two countries. Notable events included the Beheadings of Moca in 1805 and the 