With the outcome of positive social change, the Haitian Revolution’s use of violence does not take away from the amazing results, results that only existed because of the successful use of violence. One of the feats that came as a result of the Haitian Revolution, as stated by Michael J. Schroeder, was “…occurred on April 29, 1793, when Leger-Filicide Sonthonax…exceeded his authority by abolishing slavery throughout the island” (Schroeder). Although this action was later repealed by none other than…
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