Haitian Revolution

The only slave revolt in history to found a nation, defeating three empires to create independent Haiti.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Began in August 1791 as a mass uprising in the French colony of Saint-Domingue.
• Toussaint Louverture forged the rebels into an army that beat French, Spanish, and British forces.
• Independence on 1 January 1804 created the first Black republic and helped push Napoleon to sell Louisiana.

Specifications & Metrics

• YEAR: 1791 – 1804