Haitian Revolution Quiz

What revolution Influenced The Haitian Revolution?

• Industrial Revolution

• Russian Revolution

• Chinese Revolution

• French Revolution

Answer explanation

Haiti was owned by the French, so the ideas people were fighting for in the French Revolution spread to Haiti.

Why did the Haitian Revolution start?

• The revolution started because of slaves wanting social equality and freedom.

• Because of Robespierre

• Started in 1791

• Because of the important people

Which Enlightenment philosopher’s ideas on equality and natural rights became the basis of the Haitian Revolution?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Thomas Hobbes

• Marquis de Lafayette

• John Locke

Which crop made the French colony of Saint Domingue so rich?

• Beets

• Sugar Cane

• Bananas

• Avocado

Who were the Gens de Couleur?

• White Plantation Owners

• Free Black Citizens

• African Slaves

• Americans

Why did Napoleon send an army to Saint Domingue?

• He wanted to bring the people to France.

• He wanted to defeat the British

• He wanted to bring back slavery and get the wealth from sugar cane

• He wanted to help the freed slaves

Who was the leading general of the Haitian Revolution?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Jean Jacques Dessalines

• Hidalgo

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

The Haitian Revolution was the first completely successful _____ revolt in world history.

• Male
• Rich landowner
• Slave
• Nationalistic 

Which European country had control over Haiti?

• Spain
  
• Italy
• France
• Great Britain

How were the Haitian, Mexican, and South American revolutions influenced by the Enlightenment?

• They wanted to support the theory of divine right of kings.

• They wanted to protect the class systems already in place.

• They wanted to base government ideas on religious beliefs.

• They wanted to gain equality and liberty in their nations.