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Haitian Revolution, Part I: 1791-1793

Haitian Revolution, Part I: 1791-1793

Update: 2019-11-161
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(Elizabeth) In 1791, the enslaved people of France's wealthiest colony, Saint-Domingue, rose up for freedom. In this episode, Elizabeth examines the many factors that led to the abolition of slavery in the region now known as Haiti. The French Revolution, Kongolese leadership, social stratification, religion, and many other aspects all pay a role in what will become the first successful slave revolt of the Atlantic world. 

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Haitian Revolution, Part I: 1791-1793

Haitian Revolution, Part I: 1791-1793

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