The outcome of the War of Independence in Haiti, which lasted from 1791 to 1804, was the successful establishment of Haiti as the first independent Black republic and the first nation in the Americas to abolish slavery. Led by leaders like Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines, enslaved people revolted against French colonial rule, fighting for their freedom and rights. The Haitian Revolution was not only a triumph for the Haitian people but also inspired other independence movements and raised questions about slavery and colonialism globally. However, Haiti faced significant challenges post-independence, including economic instability and international isolation, largely as punitive measures from former colonial powers.