The Haitian slave revolt was successful and the attempts by Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner ultimately failed because:

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The success of the Haitian slave revolt can be attributed to the fact that Haiti had a population that was primarily of African heritage. This meant that the slaves had a larger sense of unity and shared experience, making it easier for them to organize and rebel. In contrast, most of the United States had a higher percentage of whites, making it more difficult for slaves to unite and coordinate successful revolts. While Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner were both intelligent and literate black leaders, their attempts at rebellion were ultimately unsuccessful due to the smaller percentage of African Americans in the United States and the difficulty in organizing a successful revolt.

The Haitian Slave Revolt Was Successful and the Attempts by Denmark