Haitian Revolution

1. When did the Haitian Revolution begin?

A) 1804
B) 1791
C) 1750
D) 1820

2. Who led the Haitian Revolution?

A) Toussaint Louverture
B) Simon Bolivar
C) George Washington
D) Thomas Jefferson

3. Which colony was the main site of the Haitian Revolution?

A) Jamaica
B) Martinique
C) Cuba
D) Saint-Domingue

4. Which country recognized Haiti as an independent nation in 1825?

A) United States
B) Spain
C) Britain
D) France

5. What effect did the Haitian Revolution have on other colonial powers in the Americas?

A) Resulted in greater oppression of indigenous populations
B) Inspired movements for independence and abolition of slavery
C) Caused economic collapse in European countries
D) Led to increased colonization efforts

6. Who became the first Emperor of Haiti following the revolution?

A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Simón Bolívar
D) Jean-Jacques Dessalines

7. What was the main cash crop produced in Saint-Domingue before the revolution?

A) Sugar
B) Tobacco
C) Cotton
D) Coffee

8. Who was the French leader during the Haitian Revolution?

A) Louis XVI
B) Robespierre
C) Marie Antoinette
D) Napoleon Bonaparte

9. How did the Haitian Revolution impact the institution of slavery?

A) Increased the number of enslaved people in the Caribbean
B) Had no effect on slavery
C) Led to the abolition of slavery in Haiti
D) Reinforced the institution of slavery in the Americas

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