Haitian Revolution and Independence

The video explores the history of the French colony in Santo Domingo, its transformation into a sugar plantation economy reliant on slave labor, and the social tensions that led to the Haitian Revolution. It details the roles of key figures like Toussaint Louverture and the impact of the French Revolution on the colony. The narrative covers the struggle for emancipation, the influence of Napoleon, and Haiti's eventual independence, highlighting the significance of the Haitian Revolution in the broader context of global history.

What was the primary economic activity in Santo Domingo by the 18th century?

• Sugar and coffee production

• Textile manufacturing

• Pirate trading

• Fishing

Which group was at the top of the social hierarchy in colonial Santo Domingo?

• Poor whites

• Big white planters

• Wealthy free people of color

• Slaves

What event in 1789 influenced the unrest in Santo Domingo?

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

Who led the massive slave revolt in Santo Domingo in 1791?

• Charles Leclerc

• Toussaint Louverture

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

What was Toussaint Louverture's role in the Haitian Revolution?

• He led the slave revolt and steered the colony towards independence

• He was a Spanish officer

• He was a French general

• He opposed the abolition of slavery

What was Napoleon's plan for Santo Domingo in 1802?

• To grant it independence

• To reintroduce slavery

• To make it a pirate haven

• To turn it into a fishing colony

What was a significant factor that helped the Haitians win their independence?

• A large navy

• Superior weaponry

• Support from the British

• Disease, specifically yellow fever

When did Haiti declare its independence?

• 1789

• 1815

• 1804

• 1791

What was Haiti's significance after gaining independence?

• It was annexed by the United States

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

• It became a major European power

• It became a pirate stronghold

What legacy did the Haitian Revolution leave behind?

• It showed that slavery could not be abolished

• It stood up for the idea that none should be slaves

• It was a minor event in history

• It led to the reintroduction of slavery in the Americas