The Haitian Revolution was a successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial insurrection by self-liberated slaves against French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue, now known as Haiti.
Imagine if all the students at school who felt oppressed by strict rules banded together to overthrow the principal - that's kind of what happened during the Haitian revolution but on a much larger scale involving slavery.
Colonial Rule: Control or governing influence by one country over other countries or territories. It’s like when parents set rules for children living under their roof.
Insurrection: A violent uprising against an authority or government. It's like a mutiny on a ship where the crew revolts against the captain.
Anti-Colonialism: The practice of opposing colonialism, imperialism, and colonial rule. It's like protesting against an unfair boss who takes credit for your work.
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