Toussaint Comic
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- Born into slavery in St. Domingue, Toussaint Breda learned of free men and Africa from his father
- He was inspired by French philosophers and realized he is more than just a slave and deserves freedom
- Enlightenment ideas sparked rebellions within sugar plantations and farms in Saint Domingue
- Revolt with me brothers! WE DESERVE FREEDOM AND RIGHTS!
- Toussaint would lead his "Rag-Tag" enslaved soldiers to victory against France, Britain, and Spain...but this was just the beginning!
- Toussaint went on to help the French during the Reign of Terror and captured Robespierre who was sentenced to death by guillotine
- Napoleon Bonaparte took over France and brought back slavery in Haiti, which brought more war. Eventually, Napoleon and Toussaint agreed to make peace in person...but with a dark twist for Toussaint.
- Napoleon tricked Toussaint into capturing and imprisoning him until his cold, hungry death
- Napoleon eventually would die the same way, rotting in prison. Except Toussaint did not rot in prison...he became history there
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