Louisiana Purchase and Haitian Revolution

The video explores the Louisiana Purchase, a significant real estate deal in 1803, influenced by the Haitian Revolution. The revolution disrupted French plans, leading to the sale of Louisiana to the U.S. This acquisition doubled the U.S. size but also expanded slavery, causing long-term racial and economic disparities. The video questions the morality of the deal, given its complex legacy.

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A trade agreement with Britain

• A land deal between the US and France

• A military alliance

• A treaty between the US and Spain

What was the Haitian Revolution?

• A peaceful protest for independence

• A slave revolt in the French colony of Saint Domingue

• A war between France and Spain

• A rebellion against British rule

Who led the Haitian Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Toussaint Louverture

How did the Haitian Revolution affect France's economy?

• It led to a trade surplus

• It boosted France's economy

• It had no impact

• It disrupted the economy and drained resources

What was Napoleon's initial plan for the Louisiana territory?

• To establish a new French colony

• To sell it to Spain

• To give it to Britain

• To use it as a base for expansion in the Americas

What was the Missouri Compromise?

• A law separating free and slave territories

• A treaty with Native American tribes

• An agreement to end the Civil War

• A trade agreement with Mexico

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the size of the United States?

• It tripled the size

• It had no impact

• It doubled the size

• It reduced the size

What was a major consequence of the Louisiana Purchase in the US?

• The end of slavery

• The expansion of slavery into new territories

• The start of the American Revolution

• The abolition of the slave trade

What are some long-term effects of slavery mentioned in the transcript?

• Increased trade with Europe

• Generations of racial disparities and economic inequalities

• Improved relations with Native Americans

• The end of racial discrimination

What is the historical significance of the Haitian Revolution?

• It was the first successful slave uprising leading to an independent black nation

• It was a minor revolt with little impact

• It led to the colonization of Africa

• It resulted in a new French empire