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The Haitian people got inspired to have freedom ever since the French Revolution of 1789. They wanted equality just like the French.
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There were social classes that were unfair towards everyone in the community except for whites.
Social hierarchy:
1. whites
2. mulattos
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The revolts burnt down and destroyed French plantations on Saint-Domingue to show power.
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This is when the whole revolution began because African Americans wanted their independence and freedom.
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The Civil War decided weather Saint Domingue was controlled by Louverture or Rigaud. Louverture won, this lead to them rebuilding Saint Domingue. This made a big impact on the Haitian Revolution.
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Slavery ends in Saint-Domingue.
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Toussaint was very important because he was the first former slave who now was a leader. He even had his own land.
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The Battle of Vertières was the last major battle during the Haitian Revolution going against French and they won.
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The Haitian people finally got their independence from France. Jean-Jacques Dessalines announced their freedom.
