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- 1791
- When he was a kid, Toussiant L'Overture's dad explained his worth to him and made sure he knew he had a purpose in this world even though he was born into slavery.
- Son, you are more than a slave. You are a real human being who deserves respect and dignity!
- 1798
- Starting early as a follower of the slave revolt, L'Overture soon was agreed to be the leader in 1798. While plantation owners and free people of color were battling, L'Overture took it into his own hands and successfully led his army to a win against the French.
- Slave revolt leader:ToussiantL'Overture
- We will win this revolt!
- 1793
- Toussiant agreed to help the French army eject the British and the Spanish. He then won 7 battles in 7 days, which led to him being named the de facto governor of the colony.
- Battle 7/7...Success!
- 1803
- Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to be clear of Haiti's targets , so he broached Toussiant L'Overture to be in terms of peace, and he agreed.
- Okay, I agree with that.
- Let's be in peace with each other.
- 1803
- Napoleon then invited L'Overture to a so-called “safe” meeting that proved to be not so safe after the French arrested him. They then put him on a ship to France ordered that Toussaint be placed in a prison dungeon in the mountains, and murdered by means of cold, starvation, and neglect.
- SIR, YOU'RE BEING ARRESTED!!!
- 1803
- Toussiant eventually died in prison, but the fight for freedom carried on his name, and Haiti ended up free. Napoleon lost his rule and died in prison as he deserved.
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