The Haitian Revolution

What was the main reason Chris Greene found the Haitian Revolution so fascinating?

• The fact that the Caribbean islands had revolutions.

• It prevented a major war between the French and the Dutch.

• The end of slavery and Napoleon's disappointment.

What percentage of Europe's sugar was produced in Saint-Domingue?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

Who were the "Grand Blancs" in the social hierarchy of Saint Domingue?

• The poor whites

• The wealthy free people of colour

• Slaves

• Big white planters who owned plantations

What sparked the massive slave revolt of 1791?

• A speech by Toussaint L'Overture

• Direct orders from the French government

• A rumour that the French King had freed them.

Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?

• Toussaint L'Overture

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Jacques Dessalines

• Jean Valjean

What was the outcome in terms of freedom?

• Slaves could no longer be traded in the French Caribbean.

• Complete freedom and citizenship for all slaves in the French Caribbean.

• Slaves were free to live where they wanted on the island.

What disease played a crucial role in defeating French forces?

• Yellow Fever

• Small pox

• Cholera

• Malaria

What impact did the Haitian Revolution have on Napoleon's dreams of an American Empire?

• He began to send troops to the United States.

• He decided to go east and strive for a Russian Empire.

• It led to the sale of Louisiana to the United States.

What did Haiti's Declaration of Independence signify?

• The beginning of new economic ties with the United States.

• A rejection of French and European racism.

• A new era of colonial relations with the Caribbean islands.

What was Haiti's global significance after the revolution?

• It became a French protectorate.

• It became a major economic power.

• It established the first democratic government in the Americas.

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