TED-ED: Ugly History: The 1937 Haitian Massacre - Edward Paulino

The video discusses the historical context of Hispaniola, focusing on the colonization, division, and the rise of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It highlights the US occupation and the rise of Rafael Trujillo, who orchestrated the 1937 massacre of Haitians. The aftermath, including international condemnation and the legacy of tension between the two nations, is also covered.

What event marked the beginning of European colonization on the island of Hispaniola?

• The arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

• The establishment of the first sugar plantation

• The division of the island between France and Spain

How did the Dominican Republic initially gain its independence?

• By negotiating with Spain

• By overthrowing Haitian rule

• Through a peaceful referendum

• With the help of the United States

What was a significant consequence of the US occupation of Hispaniola?

• The foundation for future atrocities along the border

• The end of racial tensions on the island

• The establishment of a unified government for the island

• Improved relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

What was Rafael Trujillo's justification for the massacre of Haitians?

• To promote racial harmony

• To gain international support

• To expand Dominican territory

• To protect Dominican farmers from theft

What method was reportedly used to identify Haitians during the massacre?

• Checking for identification papers

• Forcing them to say the word 'perejil'

• Asking them to recite a Dominican pledge

• Examining their skin color

What was the international response to the massacre orchestrated by Trujillo?

• Haiti declared war on the Dominican Republic

• Trujillo was immediately arrested

• The Dominican government was forced to pay reparations

• The massacre was largely ignored

What remains a source of tension between Haiti and the Dominican Republic today?

• The unresolved border dispute

• The legacy of the 1937 massacre

• Economic competition

• Cultural differences