The revolution that resulted in the abolition of slavery and the establishment of the first republic in the Western Hemisphere governed by descendants of enslaved African immigrants took place in Haiti. This revolution, known as the Haitian Revolution, began in 1791 and culminated in Haiti's Declaration of Independence from France in 1804. It marked a significant moment in history as it was the first successful slave revolt leading to the formation of a free republic.
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