The Haitian Revolution was a successful slave revolt that took place from 1791 to 1804 in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, now known as Haiti. Enslaved Africans, inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution, fought against their oppressors to gain freedom and equality. Key leaders like Toussaint L'Ouverture emerged, rallying the enslaved population to rise against the brutal plantation system. After years of struggle, the revolution culminated in Haiti declaring independence on January 1, 1804, making it the first independent black republic in the world. The revolution not only ended slavery in Haiti but also inspired other movements for freedom across the Americas, challenging colonial powers and reshaping the global landscape.