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The Haitian Revolution — How Enslaved People Built the First Black Republic
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## The Haitian Revolution — How Enslaved People Built the First Black Republic In 1804, Haiti became the only nation in history founded through a successful slave revolt. Toussaint Louverture outmaneuvered Napoleon's 40,000-strong expeditionary force — and Yellow Fever did the rest. Then France demanded $21 billion in modern equivalent to recognize Haitian sovereignty. Haiti finished paying in 1947. **In the full node:** The revolution's phases, Toussaint's strategy, how Napoleon's defeat shaped the Louisiana Purchase, and why Haiti's debt burden created a poverty trap that lasted two centuries. 📖 [Read: The Haitian Revolution](/node/2042)
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