Toussaint L'Overtture led a revolt that eventually resulted in the independence of Haiti.
L'Ouverture got independence for Haiti
Toussaint L'Ouverture led the Haitian Revolution against French colonial rule, beginning in 1791, which resulted in Haiti's independence on January 1, 1804. This revolution was significant as it represented the first successful slave uprising in the Americas. L'Ouverture's leadership and military strategies were vital in achieving freedom for the enslaved people of Haiti.
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