 This revolution was a turning point in global history because it was unthinkable that such a massive anti-slavery revolt would not only take place, but also be successful; therefore, it challenged the prejudices of its time and ultimately influenced abolitionist movements throughout the Americas.Haitians became the second nation to break from their European colonizer (following the US).The Haitian revolution differed from the American revolution however, as it involved the formation of a new national identity.