Quizizz: Background: How Should We Remember Toussaint Louverture

What was the original name given to the island by Christopher Columbus in 1492?

• Haiti

• La Isla Española

• Saint Domingue

• Santo Domingo

In what century was Toussaint Louverture born?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

What did Toussaint Louverture do after gaining his freedom?

• Became a teacher

• Rented a coffee plantation

• Moved to France

• Started a sugar business

Which European country controlled Saint Domingue before it became Haiti?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

What was the main economic activity in Saint Domingue during the 1780s?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

In what year did news of the French Revolution reach the island where Toussaint Louverture lived?

• 1789

• 1793

• 1802

• 1804

What words were in the air during the French Revolution that inspired people?

• Liberty and Equality

• Peace and Prosperity

• Freedom and Justice

• Unity and Strength

How many troops did Louverture command against French forces in 1793?

• 4,000

• 2,000

• 10,000

• 21,000

What did the revolutionary government in France abolish in 1794?

• Slavery

• Taxes

• Monarchy

• Trade restrictions

Who rose to power in France and planned to reinstate slavery in Saint Domingue?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King Louis XVI

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines