Haitian Revolution Slides Quiz

Who enslaved the native Taino and Ciboney people?

• Spanish

• French

• British

• Portuguese

What was the name given to the island by Christopher Columbus?

• La Isla Española

• Saint-Domingue

• Hispaniola

• Cap-Francais

Which European power succeeded the Spanish in colonial rule of Haiti?

• French

• British

• Portuguese

• Dutch

What was the estimated number of slaves on the eve of the French Revolution?

• 5,000

• 50,000

• 500,000

• 5,000,000

Who were the affranchis?

• Free mulattoes or free blacks

• European colonists

• African-born slaves

• Native Taino and Ciboney people

What was the fate of the indigenous people of Haiti?

• They virtually vanished

• They revolted against the Europeans

• They were granted citizenship

• They were sent to other Caribbean islands

What did the Maroons do?

• Fought guerrilla battles against colonial militia

• Worked as house servants

• Owned slaves

• Mined for gold

What were the causes of the conflicts in Haiti?

• Racist society, French Revolution, Vodou ceremonies, and wars between European powers

• Disease, starvation, and brutal working conditions

• Lack of resources and natural disasters

• Lack of education and infrastructure

Who was the military leader and former slave who gained control of several areas in Haiti?

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Henry Christophe

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What happened to Vincent Ogé?

• He was captured, tortured, and executed

• He became the Governor-General for life

• He abolished slavery altogether

• He died in battle against the French