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What was the main cause of the Haitian Revolution?

• The Haitian people wanted to establish a constitutional monarchy.

• The French government encouraged the Haitian people to rebel.

• Enslaved people in Saint-Domingue sought freedom and independence from French rule.

• Haiti was invaded by Britain, sparking a rebellion.

Match each figure with their role in the Haitian Revolution.

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Wealthy plantation owners who resisted abolition

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• Declared Haiti’s independence in 1804, first ruler of independent Haiti

• French Planters

• French leader who attempted to regain control of Haiti

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Leader of the Haitian Revolution, skilled military strategist

The ​ (a)   led enslaved people in a successful revolt against French rule in Saint-Domingue. After his capture, ​ (b)   continued the fight, ultimately declaring Haiti’s independence in 1804.

• Toussaint L’Ouverture
• Jean-Jacques Dessalines
• Simon Bolivar
• Maximilien Robespierre
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Marquis de Lafayette

Sort the following into Causes or Effects of the Haitian Revolution.

Groups:

(a) Causes

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(b) Effects

• Haiti became the first independent Black republic in 1804

• Desire for freedom and equality

• Inspired other independence movements in Latin America

• France lost one of its most profitable colonies

• Harsh conditions and brutal treatment of enslaved people

• Influence of Enlightenment ideas and the American/French Revolutions

Arrange these key events of the Haitian Revolution in chronological order.

• Slave uprising begins in Saint-Domingue

• Toussaint L’Ouverture emerges as leader

• France abolishes slavery in its colonies

• Napoleon attempts to retake Haiti

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines declares Haitian independence

Why was the Haitian Revolution significant in world history?

• It was the first successful slave revolt that led to an independent nation.

• It resulted in Napoleon expanding his power in the Caribbean.

• It led to the French Revolution.

• It ended all slavery in the Western Hemisphere.

Match each effect with its impact.

• Inspired other enslaved people to resist

• Other nations refused to recognize Haiti

• Economic hardships and trade restriction

• France lost its wealthiest colony

• Inspired leaders like Simón Bolívar

• Haiti became the first independent Black republic

• Napoleon sold Louisiana to the US

• Haitian Revolution influenced Latin American independence movements

Drag each characteristic to the correct revolution.

Groups:

(a) American Revolution

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(b) Haitian Revolution

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(c) Both

• Inspired by Enlightenment ideals and fought against European rule

• Led by enslaved people seeking freedom

• Began as a protest against unfair taxation

• Resulted in an independent nation

How did Napoleon respond to the Haitian Revolution?

• He supported Haitian independence.

• He granted Haiti full rights under the French Empire.

• He sent troops to restore French control but failed.

• He sold Haiti to Spain.

What was a major challenge Haiti faced after gaining independence?

• Immediate recognition and trade agreements with European nations

• An alliance with Britain and Spain for military expansion

• A stable political system with no internal conflicts

• Economic hardships due to international isolation and debt payments to France