1. Slaves rebelled against French colonial rule in 1791, sparking the start of the Haitian Revolution.
2. Toussaint Louverture emerged as a prominent leader in the revolution, leading the insurgents to victories against French and British forces.
3. The revolution resulted in Haiti becoming the first independent black republic in the Americas in 1804.
4. The revolution had profound effects on the institution of slavery and colonialism in the Caribbean and beyond.
5. The rebellion inspired other anti-colonial movements and revolutions against oppressive systems worldwide.
give me 5 short bullet points in the Haitian revolution
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