may 1, 1794 - Joined forces with the French
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Loverture went over to the French, giving his reasons that the French National Convention had freed all of their slaves, while Spain and Britain refused. Because of this, he joined the French in the war against Spain. He led the French in ousting the British and capturing the portion of the island controlled by the Spanish.
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