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Toussaint Louverture was born
On May 20, 1743, Toussaint Louverture was born into slavery. Toussaint knows how to read and write, causing him to be better educated than other slaves. -
Toussaint Louverture freed
In 1776, Toussaint Louverture was freed by his owner. He eventually gets married and has two sons. -
The first slave rebellions
On August 22, 1791, there was a slave rebellion. Louverture joined in. Plantations are being destroyed, slave owners are being executed, and slaves took control of cities. The French Revolution inspired the Haitian Revolution. Slaves not only wanted freedom, but they wanted the French to stop taking control of Saint-Domingue. The French colony produces sugar, coffee, and cocoa, causing many Africans to be enslaved onto plantations. Whites are currently oppressing black slaves. -
Toussaint allies with the French
France and Spain go against each other at war. Toussaint Louverture switches his allegiance to France against Spain. -
Toussaint becomes General
Toussaint Louverture became the governor-general of Saint-Domingue. During his time being involved in government, he created a government that black slaves ran. He made the plantation system pay black workers, and worked to improve economy and security. He is an excellent general and military leader. -
Treaty was signed
Toussaint Louverture has signed a treaty with general Thomas Maitland of Britain. -
Slaves are freed
Toussaint Louverture frees slaves in Hispanola in 1801. -
The Saint-Domingue Constitution
On July 1, 1801, Toussaint Louverture declares the creation of the Saint-Domingue Constitution. It bans racial discrimination and slavery. -
Toussaint captured
Napoleon Bonaparte sent his brother to capture Toussaint Louverture. He was deported to France and imprisoned. -
Toussaint's Death
While imprisoned in France, Toussaint Louverture died of pneumonia and malnutrition.