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Influence of the French Revolution in Spain--Toussaint Louverture--Cession of Santo Domingo to France--The Peace of Basle--Panic and Chaos in Spain--Advantages Gained by Cuba--A Civic Awakening in the Island--Dr. Romay's Introduction of Vaccination--Defense Against the Slave Revolt of Santo Domingo--The Work of Santa Clara--British Capture of Trinidad--Fears for the Safety of Cuba--Administration of Someruelos--Founding of the Intendencia--Expansion of Commerce--The Slave Trade--Extent and Conditions of Slavery--Rise of the Emancipation Movement--Importance of Negro Labor to Cuba.