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General Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared Haiti's independence on January 1, 1804, following a lengthy struggle against French colonial rule. This was fueled by the Haitian Revolution, which began in 1791 as enslaved people rose up against their oppressors, inspired by Enlightenment ideals and the success of the French Revolution. After years of brutal conflict, including significant battles and the leadership of figures like Toussaint Louverture, Dessalines emerged as a key leader, ultimately leading to the defeat of French forces and the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black republic.

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