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Oct 2019
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Toussaint L'Ouverture

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In the 1790s, Toussaint L’Ouverture emerges as a leading member of the most successful slave revolt in the Americas. This led to the formation of the country we know today as Haiti.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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