Reactions to the French Revolution and Its Global Impact

The video discusses the varied reactions to the French Revolution, focusing on conservative responses in Europe, particularly by Edmund Burke and Joseph de Maistre, and the violent uprisings in the Caribbean, notably in Haiti. It highlights the role of Toussaint Louverture in leading the Haitian Revolution against French colonial rule, resulting in Haiti's independence. The video concludes with resources for further study in AP European History.

What was the main concern of conservative thinkers like Edmund Burke regarding the French Revolution?

• The potential spread of revolutionary ideas

• The influence on American politics

• The economic impact on France

• The role of women in the revolution

Who was a notable critic of the Enlightenment and advocated for a return to monarchy during the French Revolution?

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Joseph de Maistre

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the primary social structure in Saint-Domingue before the rebellion?

• A society governed by French officials only

• A society led by free people of color

• A society dominated by plantation owners and enslaved Africans

• A society with equal rights for all

What triggered the mass rebellion in Saint-Domingue in 1791?

• The arrival of British forces

• The refusal of the National Assembly to recognize enslaved populations' rights

• The economic collapse of the colony

• The abolition of slavery by the French government

Which two foreign powers intervened in the Saint-Domingue rebellion to weaken France?

• Germany and Russia

• Spain and Britain

• Netherlands and Belgium

• Portugal and Italy

What was Toussaint Louverture's initial role in the rebellion?

• He was a neutral party negotiating peace

• He was a British ally supporting the rebellion

• He was a Spanish recruit fighting against the French

• He led the French forces against the rebels

How did Toussaint Louverture contribute to the French regaining control of Saint-Domingue?

• By negotiating a peace treaty with Britain

• By leading an army against the Spanish and British

• By fleeing the island

• By surrendering to the French forces

What was Napoleon's response to Toussaint Louverture's increasing independence?

• He granted Louverture full autonomy

• He sent a delegation to arrest Louverture

• He offered Louverture a position in the French government

• He ignored Louverture's actions

Who led the final resistance against the French to secure Haiti's independence?

• Toussaint Louverture

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Edmund Burke

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the new name given to the country after gaining independence from France?

• Dominican Republic

• Martinique

• Saint-Domingue

• Haiti