How did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen lead to the independence of Haiti? (1 point)

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen inspired the American Revolution, and the people of Saint-Domingue followed its example.

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen automatically freed the all enslaved people in French territories, making the colony of Saint-Domingue independent.

The enslaved people in the colony of Saint-Dominque started a revolution when the declaration was not adopted by the colonists.

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written by Haitian leader Toussaint Louverture to inspire the affranchis.

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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen led to the independence of Haiti as it inspired the enslaved people of Saint-Domingue to fight for their freedom. The principles of universal rights and equality outlined in the declaration provided a framework for the enslaved population to demand their own rights and autonomy. This ultimately led to the Haitian Revolution, which resulted in Haiti becoming the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean.