Toussaint Louverture

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Toussaint Louverture should be remembered in three ways:His superior knowledge,his persistence with abolishing slavery,and most importantly his moral leadership. First, Toussaint Louverture should be remembered for his superior knowledge.My first and second piece if evidence comes for document F “Toussaint,by his superior knowledge of the character of his race,his humanity,generosity,and courage,had gained the confidence of all whom he had under command”and “The rapidly with which he traveled from post to post astonished everyone.By his genius and surpassing activity”.His actions are memorable because he astonished everyone with is knowledge. Second, Toussaint Louverture should be remembered by his persistency.my first and second piece of

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