Who did Dessalines succeed as the Haitian leadership?
Toussaint Louverture
Simon Bolivar
George Washington
Napoleon Bonaparte
Answer
Toussaint Louverture, a prominent Haitian revolutionary leader and former governor of Saint-Domingue, was succeeded by Jean-Jacques Dessalines as the leader of the Haitian Revolution. Dessalines, a former slave who rose to prominence during the revolt, played a crucial role in securing Haitian independence from French colonial rule. In 1804, Dessalines declared Haiti's independence and became the country's first emperor.
From Revolutionary to Ruler: Unleashing the Legacy of Jean-Jacques Dessalines
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