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Birth/ Background
Born in Modern Day Haiti on May 20th, 1743
He was the son of a smart slave (Francois Dominique Toussaint)
Born into slavery -
Freed from slavery
In 1776 Toussaint was finally free of slavery. But kept working but was paid and made enough to rent a plantation of his own and was able to purchase a few slaves to help him out with labor. -
Toussaint effect on the Haitin Revolution
In Saint-Domingue, a significant slave uprising started in August 1791. Toussiant helped his previous owner to escape, then joined his brethren in the revolt. -
War
Around 1793 a war broke out between Spain and France. Toussaint helps out Spain to get back at France for the years he was enslaved. -
The switch
In 1794 Tossiant realized that Spain had not abolished slavery so he turned to the French who had. -
Leadership
In 1796 Tossiant becomes the governor-general of Saint Dominique. -
Takedown of Spain
In 1799, Tossiant plans to conquer Spain with help from the British -
Battle
In 1801 Tossiants army is too much for Spain and they overrun them. -
Capturing
In 1802, After a fake meeting that was a trap, Toussaint was captured and imprisoned. -
Death
In 1803, In his cell, Tossiant unfortunately passes and left his legacy for the books