The slave uprising in Haiti, known as the Haitian Revolution, was primarily led by Toussaint L'Ouverture. He emerged as a prominent leader in the late 18th century, organizing enslaved people in their fight for freedom against French colonial rule. Under his leadership, the revolution transformed into a broader struggle for independence, ultimately leading to Haiti's establishment as the first independent Black republic in 1804. L'Ouverture's strategies and diplomatic skills were crucial to the revolution's early successes.
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