Haitian Slave Revolt © 2011 Clairmont Press

REvolt Click the link to read an article on the Haitian Slave revolt.Click the link to read an article on the Haitian Slave revolt. The Haitian Slave Revolt The Haitian Slave Revolt What: Haitian Slave Revolt ( Haiti actually called Saint Dominigue at the time)What: Haitian Slave Revolt ( Haiti actually called Saint Dominigue at the time) Who: Toussaint L’Ouverture led slave army.Who: Toussaint L’Ouverture led slave army. When:1791When:1791 Where: HaitiWhere: Haiti Why: French granted and then revoked freedom for slaves and mullatosWhy: French granted and then revoked freedom for slaves and mullatos How: defeated the French forces (actually Polish soldiers)How: defeated the French forces (actually Polish soldiers)

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Facts The French Revolution of 1789 (13 years after the Declaration of Independence in the U.S.)The French Revolution of 1789 (13 years after the Declaration of Independence in the U.S.) French idealists grant freedom to all slaves.French idealists grant freedom to all slaves. Two years later, the French government revoked the freedom.Two years later, the French government revoked the freedom. Slaves were furious and L’Ouverture led a revolt.Slaves were furious and L’Ouverture led a revolt. He successfully defeated the French invasion force.He successfully defeated the French invasion force. In 1793, the French government abolished slavery.In 1793, the French government abolished slavery. Toussaint later defends Haiti against British and Spanish troops.Toussaint later defends Haiti against British and Spanish troops. Battle at Snake Gully

Facts Touissaint made a name for himself as a skilled General and was nicknamed “L’Ouverture” or “the Opening” because he found openings in invaders attacks.Touissaint made a name for himself as a skilled General and was nicknamed “L’Ouverture” or “the Opening” because he found openings in invaders attacks. In France, Napoleon took control. He immediately sets his eyes on Haiti.In France, Napoleon took control. He immediately sets his eyes on Haiti. In 1802, Toussaint is tricked into a meeting that was really a trap. He was arrested and sent to France.In 1802, Toussaint is tricked into a meeting that was really a trap. He was arrested and sent to France. He never saw Haiti again, but his island country gained independence two years later.He never saw Haiti again, but his island country gained independence two years later. This was the only successful slave revolt in the New World.This was the only successful slave revolt in the New World. Le Général Toussaint L’Ouverture