jan 14, 1791 - a former house slave organized

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the slave rebellion into an effective fighting force that was able free all of the slaves on the island.
Meanwhile, in France, the National Convention abolished slavery in all of France’s overseas possessions making the former slaves of Saint Domingue French citizens.
Toussaint L’Ouverture was recognized by the French Republic as the leader of the colony.

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