Question

Who led the Haitian Revolution and what did he accomplish for the first time in world history?

(A) Toussaint Louverture, who led the first successful slave revolt in world history.
(B) Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who declared Haiti's independence in 1804.
(C) Henry Christophe, who built the Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(D) All of the above

Answer 1

Toussaint Louverture led the Haitian Revolution and accomplished the first successful slave revolt in world history.

Step-by-step explanation:

The leader of the Haitian Revolution was Toussaint Louverture. He accomplished the first successful slave revolt in world history, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Haiti in 1804. This revolution was the first uprising of enslaved people to not only topple a colonial regime but also establish national independence.