French Haitian Revolution

What was the Haitian Revolution ?

• transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe

• colonial revolt

• most successful slave rebellion in the west hemisphere

• period of far reaching social and political upheaval in France

When did the Haitian Revolution begin ?

• August 14, 1791

• June 8, 1795

• November 15, 1794

• October 25, 1791

Why was the Haitian Revolution so significant?

• it was significant because white people were slaves too.

• it was significant because the slaves had little freedom.

• it was significant because the French Revolution helped the slaves conquer.

• it was significant because Haiti was the only country where slave freedom was taking by force.

True or False: The Haitian Revolution was caused by the hateful treatment of the Negroes and Mulattoes in Haiti.

• False

• True

Who led the Haitian Revolution?

• Louis XVI

• Thomas Edison

• Toussaint Louverture

• George Washington

Which revolution inspired the Haitian Revolution?

• French Revolution

• South America Revolution

• American Revolution

Saint Domingue (Haiti) was a colony of what country?

• England

• Spain

• Germany

• France

Toussaint gained his power in the Haitian Revolution by doing all of the following EXCEPT?

• Fortified a new Dominant army into a strong disciplined fighting force.

• Making power plays to ensure power from the mulattoes and blacks.

• Using the British, French and Spanish and causing them to be rivals towards each other.

• Single-handedly starting the revolution.

What three groups were at war with France at the same time in Saint Domingue?

• Spanish, Portugese and British

• Spanish, British and the former slaves

• Irish, petit blancs and rich whites

Sugar plantations were introduced to Haiti in 1700, this ______ the demand for slaves?

• Demand was unchanged

• Increased

• Decreased

• All of the above