The group that owned property in Saint-Domingue but largely supported the Haitian Revolution was the free people of color, or gens de couleur. Many of these individuals were wealthy landowners and had a vested interest in ending the oppressive colonial system that marginalized them despite their economic status. They sought equality and rights, aligning with the revolutionary ideals, which ultimately contributed to the fight against French colonial rule. Their involvement was crucial in shaping the revolution and advocating for freedom and rights for all enslaved people.
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