Haitian and Latin American Independence

The video discusses the Haitian and Latin American revolutions, starting with Haiti's unique situation as a prosperous French colony with a rigid social hierarchy. The Haitian Revolution was fueled by the French Revolution and class resentments, leading to a successful slave revolt. The video also covers the broader Latin American revolutions, highlighting the influence of Enlightenment ideas and the role of figures like Simón Bolívar in gaining independence from European powers.

What was the original name of Haiti during the French colonial period?

• San Domingo

• Port-au-Prince

• Hispaniola

• Saint-Domingue

Which group in the Haitian social hierarchy was most resentful of the free people of color?

• French government

• Slaves

• White planters

• Poor whites

Who led the slave revolt in San Domingo in 1791?

• Prince Pedro

• Toussaint Louverture

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Simon Bolivar

What was Napoleon's primary goal in regaining control over San Domingo?

• To abolish slavery

• To form alliances with Britain

• To increase sugar production

• To establish a new government

What disease significantly weakened the French forces in Haiti?

• Malaria

• Yellow fever

• Smallpox

• Cholera

What was a significant outcome of the Haitian Revolution?

• It was the first modern country governed by people of African descent

• It was the first peaceful revolution in the Americas

• It led to the re-establishment of French control

• It resulted in a constitutional monarchy

Which Enlightenment figure played a major role in Latin American independence movements?

• Toussaint Louverture

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Prince Pedro

• Simon Bolivar

What was a key factor that allowed Latin American countries to gain independence?

• Support from the United States

• European countries' focus on internal conflicts

• Economic collapse in Europe

• Military aid from Asia

How did Brazil achieve its independence from Portugal?

• By negotiating with Napoleon

• By forming an alliance with Spain

• With minimal bloodshed

• Through a violent revolution

Who was left in charge of Brazil when the Portuguese king returned to Portugal?

• Prince Pedro

• Simon Bolivar

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Toussaint Louverture