Haitian Revolution

The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) was a significant uprising by enslaved people in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti). Led by figures like Toussaint L'Ouverture, the enslaved population sought freedom and equality from brutal colonial rule. The revolution resulted in the establishment of Haiti as the first independent Black republic and the first nation to abolish slavery, profoundly influencing global discussions on freedom and human rights. It challenged colonialism and inspired other movements for independence and social justice, highlighting the complexities of race, power, and resistance in the age of revolutions.