What events led to Haiti becoming a free nation?

Haiti became a free nation through a series of pivotal events, primarily the Haitian Revolution, which began in 1791. Enslaved Africans led by figures like Toussaint L'Ouverture revolted against French colonial rule, fighting for their freedom and the abolition of slavery. The revolution was marked by significant battles and shifts in power, culminating in the Declaration of Independence on January 1, 1804, after defeating French forces. This made Haiti the first independent black republic and the first nation to abolish slavery entirely.