The uprising led by enslaved people in Saint-Domingue in 1791 is commonly referred to as the Haitian Revolution. Spearheaded by figures such as Toussaint L'Ouverture, the revolution sought to overthrow the brutal system of slavery and colonial rule imposed by the French. The revolt began in August 1791 and escalated into a protracted struggle that lasted over a decade. It was notable for being the first successful slave revolt that resulted in the establishment of an independent nation, Haiti, in 1804. The Haitian Revolution had significant global implications, inspiring other liberation movements and challenging colonial norms, specifically regarding slavery and racial equality.