Revolutions and the Quest for True Freedom

The American Revolution kicked off in 1776 when colonists fought Britain for independence, creating a republic

based on liberty and equality, though only for white men. France watched closely.

In 1789, inspired by American ideals, the French people overthrew their

king, demanding rights for all citizens. But here's the thing, both revolutions

still allowed slavery. That's when Haiti changed everything. In 1791, enslaved Africans

in Haiti launched their own revolution, led by Toussaint Louverture. They didn't just

want freedom from Europe, they wanted to end slavery completely. By 1804,

Haiti became the first Black republic in history, proving that liberty meant nothing unless