The Haitian Revolution, which lasted from 1791 to 1804, is notable because it is the first nation where slaves were liberated by force, and it is still the only active slave rebellion in modern history.
The Haitian Revolution was significant because it was the most successful rebellion waged by slaves against a colonial power. The country also became the first black republic in the world. Haiti at the time was the wealthiest of France’s colonies, and the colonial power was unwilling to cede the territory.
