The selections below are taken from a speech delivered in 1861 by Wendell Phillips, a prominent white American abolitionist. The speech, written near the beginning of the Civil War, when Northerners were debating whether to allow African Americans to serve in the military, celebrates the achievements of the Haitian general Toussaint-Louverture (c. 1744-1803). Toussaint-Louverture was a former slave who led the struggle to liberate other enslaved Haitians. At one time, he was the most powerful leader in Haiti, which was threatened alternately by French, Spanish, and British armies.

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Josie Schaefer

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19 June, 15:46

The selections below are taken from a speech delivered in 1861 by Wendell Phillips, a prominent white American abolitionist. The speech, written near the beginning of the Civil War, when Northerners were debating whether to allow African Americans to serve in the military, celebrates the achievements of the Haitian general Toussaint-Louverture (c. 1744-1803). Toussaint-Louverture was a former slave who led the struggle to liberate other enslaved Haitians. At one time, he was the most powerful leader in Haiti, which was threatened alternately by French, Spanish, and British armies.

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The correct answer is Napoleonic War

Napoleonic wars were a series of conflicts between French revolutionaries and the European monarchy. It was one of the most important wars in history and started around 1803.

By taking the power of Louis XVI, Napoleon Bonaparte - French revolutionary and national hero, who followed the motto prescribed by the French Revolution Liberté, égalité, fraternité (Freedom, equality and fraternity) intended to spread the ideal of the French revolution and end the absolutist monarchy.