Toussaint Louverture Leads French Slaves To Freedom video-quiz

What were the primary European demands that fueled the need for slave labor in Haiti?

• Sugar, indigo, coffee, and cocoa

• Gold, silver, and diamonds

• Spices, silk, and tea

• Tobacco, cotton, and rice

Approximately how many African slaves did France import to Haiti during the 18th century?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 50,000

What were some of the main causes of death for enslaved people in Haiti?

• Starvation and dehydration

• Malaria, yellow fever, and harsh working conditions

• Old age and natural disasters

• Warfare and political executions

When did the tensions between white colonists and African slaves in Haiti boil over, marking the beginning of the revolution?

• July 14, 1789

• August 22, 1791

• September 5, 1800

• January 1, 1804

What was the French term for the Haitian Revolution, also known as the War of Independence?

• La Révolution Haïtienne

• La Guerre de l'Indépendance

• La Révolte des Esclaves

• La Libération Noire

How long did the Haitian Revolution last?

• Five years

• Ten years

• Thirteen years

• Twenty years

Who were two key figures that led the early stages of the Haitian Revolution?

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Henry Christophe

• Dutty Boukman and Toussaint Louverture

• Alexandre Pétion and André Rigaud

• François Mackandal and Jean-François Papillon

Which European powers attempted to intervene and capitalize on the chaos during the Haitian Revolution?

• British and Spanish

• Dutch and Portuguese

• German and Italian

• Russian and Austrian

What internal challenges did the Haitian revolutionaries face during their struggle?

• Lack of weapons and training

• Internal divisions and shifting alliances

• Famine and widespread disease

• Religious conflicts and cultural differences

Who was Toussaint Louverture's former lieutenant who led Haiti to full independence in 1804?

• Henry Christophe

• Alexandre Pétion

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• André Rigaud