Saint-Domingue Expedition - 3 Minute History

The transcript details the Haitian Revolution, starting with Haiti's uprising against French colonial rule and the leadership of Toussaint Louverture. It covers the French attempts to regain control, the conflicts that ensued, and the eventual decline of French power due to internal rebellion and external pressures. The narrative concludes with Haiti's independence, internal divisions, and eventual reunification under Jean-Pierre Boyer.

What significant action did Toussaint Louverture take after gaining control of the colony?

• Declared independence from France

• Created a new constitution

• Established a monarchy

• Surrendered to the British

Who led the French forces in their attempt to reassert control over Haiti?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Charles Leclerc

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Henri Christophe

What was a major factor that weakened the French forces during their campaign in Haiti?

• Harsh weather conditions

• Lack of supplies

• Yellow fever

• Desertion of troops

What was the outcome of the unification of mixed-race and black people in Haiti?

• They formed an alliance with the British

• They successfully pushed back the French forces

• They established a new monarchy

• They were defeated by the French

What happened to Haiti after Dessalines declared himself emperor?

• It was annexed by the United States

• It was divided between Petion and Christophe

• It remained a unified empire

• It became a French colony again