feb 12, 1791 - The beginning of the slave revolt is due to a rumour occurring that the freedom given to those France could also be applied to slaves, letting them now become free citizens, many slaves decided to revolt against their owners who denied knowledge of this. This caused 1000 plantations and 100 white men to be killed.

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Due to a rumour occuring that the freedom given to those France could also be applied to slaves, letting them now become free citizens, many slaves decided to revolt against their owners who denied knowledge of this.

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