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In 1791, slaves in Haiti revolted against the French Colony controlling them. A slave named Toussaint-Louverture took control of the revolution, becoming the leader of the rebellion. Under his rule, two other slaves were, Dessalines and Henri Christophe, were named generals.
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Toussaint-Louverture made peace with revolutionary France after the ending of slavery. Making peace with France lead to abolishment in slavery.
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In 1801, Toussaint-Louverture became governor-general of the French colony. He took over the Spanish portion of the island. Toussaint-Louverture also freed the slaves kept prisoner by the French.
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In 1802, Napoleon ordered an invasion force against the rebels. This invasion took place in Saint-Domingue. Toussaint eventually called a cease-fire after several months of fighting.
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In 1803, the Colonial authorities surrendered. This was the French rulers and colonizers in Haiti. The surrender of the Colonial authorities meant the freedom of the Republic of Haiti.
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Gave up the rebellion and retired. Then he was arrested and was taken to a dungeon in the French Alps.
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In 1803, whites were driven out of Saint-Domingue, colonial name of Haiti. After this event, the rebels declared the Republic of Haiti independent.
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After being arrested in 1803, Toussaint was tortured in the French Alps. He eventually died in the same year.
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General Dessalines got the dictatorial power. Because Toussaint was dead and the Republic of Haiti was free, Dessalines took the power himself. This took place in 1804.
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In 1804, Dessalines proclaimed himself emperor. He was killed two year later, in 1806, after putting down the revolution.
