The 1791 slave revolt is traditionally said to have begun following a Voodoo ceremony led by Dutty Boukman at which location?
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Correct answer: Bois Caïman
The ceremony at Bois Caïman served as both a religious ritual and a strategic meeting for slave leaders. It is considered the catalyst for the massive, coordinated uprising across the northern plain.
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