Haitian Revolution

1. When did the Haitian Revolution begin?

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

2. Who led the Haitian Revolution?

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

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

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

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

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

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) Led to increased colonization efforts
D) Caused economic collapse in European countries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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