The revolution resulted in the deaths of over 160,000 Haitians and Frenchmen and lasted for 13 years. Change in political institutions consisted of gaining the right to a fair trial and equal laws and punishments. In social institutions, slavery became illegal, life expectancy improved, laborers were compensated for their work, and Haitians obtained freedom of religion. In the end, the Haitian Revolution was indeed a revolution, and meets all requirements for it to be defined as
The revolution resulted in the deaths of over 160,000 Haitians and Frenchmen and lasted for 13 years. Change in political institutions consisted of gaining the right to a fair trial and equal laws and punishments. In social institutions, slavery became illegal, life expectancy improved, laborers were compensated for their work, and Haitians obtained freedom of religion. In the end, the Haitian Revolution was indeed a revolution, and meets all requirements for it to be defined as