The revolution of Haiti was the revolt against slavery and colonial rule under the French colonies of Saint Dominguez commenced by self-liberated slaves. The revolt arose on 22nd August 1791 and ended with the independence of Haiti in 1804. The conflict involved the French, Spanish, Black, British and Mullattoes against the slaves led by Toussaint L Overture. Thousands of slaves of the Domingue joined the secret ceremony on the midnight of the 21st August and took omen for the demise of slavery. The same night the slaves started to kill the owners and instigated a civil war in the colony. Within a week slaves took control over the entire provinces of the north.

Toussaint L Overture was the Haitian leader known for his growing resistance. He gained a lot of fame for his leadership in the Haitian revolution. After the revolution, he was arrested and was sent to Fort- de- Joux of Jura Mountain in France. There he was harshly interrogated. He died on 7th April 1803 due to starvation and long-suffering from Pneumonia.

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Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter Haitian revolution

Keywords: Haitian revolution, anti-slavery, anti-colonial, French colonial, Saint Domingue, French, Spanish, Black, Mullattoes, British, Toussaint L Ouverture,Pneumonia, starvation

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Who were the philosophes and what did they believe

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I assume you are referring to the enlightenment period. So the philosophies were reason, nature, happiness, progress and liberty. These were the five philosophies of the enlightenment era.

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3. After a revolution, what is necessary to prevent further chaos and violence? Based on what you've read, whose support do you

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answer: you will need a deal between the north and the south. you would also need leaders from both sides to negotiate peace and prevent further violence. hope this helps!

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