Haiti and the Dominican Republic: A Comparative Study

The video explores the contrasting states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which share the island of Hispaniola. It delves into their colonial histories, geographical differences, and the challenges Haiti has faced, including natural disasters and political instability. The Dominican Republic has developed a stable economy, while Haiti struggles with governance and economic issues. The video highlights the historical and geographical factors contributing to these differences.

What is the main focus of the video?

• The geographical features of the Caribbean islands

• The economic policies of Caribbean nations

• The contrasting states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic

• The cultural differences between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Who first landed on the island of Hispaniola in 1492?

• Hernán Cortés

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

Which treaty officially split Hispaniola between France and Spain?

• Treaty of Ryswick

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Utrecht

By 1788, what was the approximate population of slaves in Haiti?

• 15,000

• 38,000

• 700,000

• 25,000

What natural feature separates Haiti and the Dominican Republic?

• A river

• A large forest

• A series of mountain ranges

• A desert

What major fault line is located in Haiti?

• San Andreas Fault

• Enriquillo Fault

• North Anatolian Fault

• Alpide Belt

Which country occupied Haiti beginning in 1915?

• Spain

• United States

• Germany

• France

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010?

• 6.0

• 8.0

• 7.0

• 9.0

As of 2022, what was the GDP of the Dominican Republic?

• 100 billion dollars

• 34 billion dollars

• 500 billion dollars

• 255 billion dollars

What is one major industry that has developed in the Dominican Republic but not in Haiti?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

• Mining