The leader of the slave independence movement on the island of St. Domingue was AP World History Chapter 25 The leader of the slave independence movement on the island of St. Domingue was a. Simon BolĂvar. b. Ferdinand DeLesseps c. Bernardino Rivadavia. d. Toussaint L'Overture. e. Father Miguel de Hidalgo. Answer: D Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+