What title did Louverture adopt in this constitution?
President for Life
General for Life
Emperor
Governor-General for Life
Answer
After the constitution was adopted, Louverture adopted the title of Governor-General for Life, which gave him almost unlimited power over Saint-Domingue. He also declared himself the head of the army, the police, and the judiciary, and he was able to pass laws without the consent of the legislature. These actions made Louverture a dictator, and they alienated many of his former supporters.
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