The Haitian Revolution: The Only Successful Slave Revolt

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The Haitian Revolution (1791–1804) was the only successful large-scale slave revolt in history, producing the world's first Black republic and the first nation born of a slave rebellion.

Saint-Domingue: The Pearl of the AntillesBy the late 18th century, the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti) was the most profitable colony in the world, producing approximately 40% of Europe's sugar and 60% of its coffee. This wealth was built entirely on the labour of approximately 5...

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