Night of Fire
The “Night of Fire” was an event that occurred on August 22, 1791, in which slaves from Haiti did not only set plantation houses on fire, they also killed off white people. L’Ouverture was convinced that he should join the revolt in overthrowing the authorities . L’Ouverture knew that he couldn’t do so until he knew that his family was safe and secure.
After several of days, the conflict between the planters, the free blacks, and slaves continued.
L’Ouverture finally joined the slaves, even though he was free, in the plan of overthrowing the authorities where he was first seen as a soldier then gradually proceeded to become a military secretary.
The “Night of Fire” was an event that occurred on August 22, 1791, in which slaves from Haiti did not only set plantation houses on fire, they also killed off white people. L’Ouverture was convinced that he should join the revolt in overthrowing the authorities . L’Ouverture knew that he couldn’t do so until he knew that his family was safe and secure.
After several of days, the conflict between the planters, the free blacks, and slaves continued.
L’Ouverture finally joined the slaves, even though he was free, in the plan of overthrowing the authorities where he was first seen as a soldier then gradually proceeded to become a military secretary.
Aftermath
On Sunday, January 1, 1804, Haiti became an independent country. All people in Haiti were free from anyone’s power.
The Haitian Revolution was the only slave uprising that led to the founding of a state free from slavery and ruled by non-whites and former captives.
First and only successful slave rebellion which resulted in the creation of a new nation.
- A slave rebellion is an armed uprising by slaves. Slave rebellions have occurred in nearly all societies that practice slavery and are amongst the most feared events for slaveholders.