#494 | The Haitian Revolution

The Haitian Revolution is a story of extreme violence, hope, and human rights.

Learn how slaves in Saint-Domingue fought against brutal conditions and multiple European powers to establish the first free black-led nation in the world.

• Overview of the Haitian Revolution
• Toussaint L’Ouverture’s early life and significance
• Colonisation of Saint-Domingue by the French
• Brutal conditions for slaves in Saint-Domingue
• Different social groups in Saint-Domingue
• Impact of the French Revolution
• Initial uprisings led by Vincent Ogé
• 1791 slave uprising initiated by Dutty Boukman
• Toussaint L’Ouverture’s rise to power
• Haitian independence declared in 1804

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/haitian-revolution

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