may 12, 1796 - Haitian Revolution

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Aug 14,1791 CE - Jan 1, 1804 CE The Haitian Revolution is the only successful slave revolt in history. It was started due to anger towards the French at Saint Domingue who used the local people as slaves. The self-liberated slaves overthrew their French captors and created a democracy. (5.3)

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