Haitian Revolution

What was one of the biggest problems in Haitian Society before the revolution?

• Social imbalance in society.

• A tyrannical king that ruled unfairly when it came to the colonies.

• All of Haiti lived in terrible living conditions

• There were no problems.

What type of people were the majority in Haiti before the revolution?

• Royalty

• Common citizens

• Students

• Slaves

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Haitian Revolution?

• Haiti proclaimed its independence form France.

• Haiti abolished slavery.

• The French agreed to appease the wishes of the Haitians.

• Haiti immediately had to deal with economic problems.

Who assumed leadership of the rebellion?

• There were no leaders.

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

• A slave that had no name.

• George Washington

How did the United States react to the Haitian Revolution?

• The leader of the revolution became known to American rebels as an inspiration.

• The United States criticized Haiti and feared that their example would lead to another revolt of American slaves.

• Haiti became a main trading partner of the United States.

• Haiti became a well respected nation among other countries due to the success of the revolution.

True or False: The Haitian revolution inspired anti-slavery movements.

• True

• False

What was the Haitian Revolution?

• The last revolution ever in history.

• A failed attempt at freedom.

• The first major successful slave revolt in the Atlantic world.

• A model for European society.