Haitian Revolutions Crash Course World History

The video explores the Haitian revolutions, highlighting the end of slavery and Napoleon's defeat. It covers the history of San Domingue, its social structure, and the tensions that led to the revolt. The role of Toussaint Louverture in the revolution and the eventual independence of Haiti are discussed, emphasizing the significance of the Haitian revolutions in world history.

What was the primary economic activity in San Domingue by the 1700s?

• Sugar and coffee production

• Gold mining

• Leather production

• Pirate trading

Which group was at the top of the social hierarchy in San Domingo?

• Grand Blancs

• Free people of color

• Petite Blancs

• Slaves

What sparked the initial unrest in Haiti in 1789?

• A drought affecting crops

• A rebellion in neighboring colonies

• A new tax on sugar

• A rumor that the King of France had freed the slaves

Who was a key leader in the Haitian slave revolt?

• Charles Leclerc

• Andre Rigo

• Toussaint Louverture

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the outcome of the French decrees in 1794?

• Slavery was reintroduced

• Slaves were granted freedom and citizenship

• The French lost control of San Domingue

• The British took over the colony

What was Louverture's stance on the plantation system after the abolition of slavery?

• He continued it with paid labor

• He replaced it with small farms

• He abolished it completely

• He ignored it

What was Napoleon's plan for San Domingue in 1802?

• To reintroduce slavery

• To make it a pirate haven

• To sell it to the British

• To grant it independence

What was the main reason for the French defeat in the second phase of the Haitian Revolution?

• Internal French political issues

• Lack of resources

• Superior Haitian military tactics

• Disease, particularly yellow fever

What significant event occurred on January 1, 1804?

• The French regained control of Haiti

• Haiti declared its independence

• Napoleon was defeated in Europe

• Toussaint Louverture was captured

Why is the Haitian Revolution considered significant in world history?

• It was the first revolution to use modern weapons

• It was the first successful slave revolt

• It led to the end of colonialism worldwide

• It resulted in the largest empire in the Americas