What group controlled saint-domingues government before the Haitian revolution?

Before the Haitian Revolution, the government of Saint-Domingue was primarily controlled by wealthy white plantation owners, known as the planter class. They held significant political and economic power, benefiting from the exploitation of enslaved Africans who worked on sugar and coffee plantations. Additionally, there were tensions with free people of color, who sought greater rights and representation. This class structure ultimately contributed to the social unrest that led to the revolution.