jan 2, 1793 - Great Britain and Spain Enter

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Great Britain and Spain enter the fight. The British align with the white planter class and see the conflict as an opportunity to restore order and gain control of the lucrative colony. The Spanish controlled the other side of the island of Hispaniola and favored disruption in the colony. They sided with Toussaint Louverture’s forces and provided food, supplies, and military support.

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