History of Slavery in Barbados By CappyDrake Period: Apr 14, 1780 to Apr 14, 1840 Comparison of Slavery in Barbados to Haitian History Jan 1, 1791 Hatiian Revolution 1791-1804 Jan 1, 1804 Jean-Jacques Dessalines - founds Haiti, becomes "emperor" next year Mar 25, 1807 Abolotion of the Slave Trade Act - British Territories Apr 14, 1816 Barbados - Bussa's Rebellion - largest slave revolt Largest slave revolt in Barbados history Aug 1, 1833 All British territories - Abolition of Slavery Act ended slavery in British colonies