jul 8, 1801 - Louerture is Governor General for Life
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Louverture proclaims the new constitution in Saint-Domingue. Slavery is abolished forever and the constitution removes social distinction of race and color and function admission is based on merit. Black slaves are resistant to the mandatory labor requirements and they reject the measures with resistance.
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