2.16 Louisiana Rebellion of 1811

What was the Louisiana Rebellion of 1811 also known as?

• The Haitian Revolution

• The German Coast Uprising

• The New Orleans Rebellion

• The Louisiana Purchase

On what day did the Louisiana Rebellion of 1811 begin?

• Epiphany Sunday

• Independence Day

• Christmas Day

• Thanksgiving Day

How many enslaved men took up arms during the rebellion?

• Hundreds

• Thousands

• Dozens

• Tens

What was the ultimate goal of the rebellion?

• To establish a free country

• To gain equal rights

• To secure their freedom

• To overthrow the government

What percentage of the population was enslaved on the German Coast of Louisiana?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

Who was the leader of the rebellion?

• Charles Deslondes

• Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Manuel Andry

What inspired Charles Deslondes to lead the rebellion?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The German Coast Uprising

• The Haitian Revolution

• The New Orleans Rebellion

How did the success of the Haitian Revolution impact the Louisiana Rebellion of 1811?

• It led to the Louisiana Purchase

• It inspired more slave revolts

• It changed the demographics of Louisiana

• It resulted in the abolition of slavery

What happened to Charles Deslondes after the rebellion was suppressed?

• He escaped and went into hiding

• He was captured and executed

• He was pardoned by the government

• He fled to Haiti

How did the plantation owners respond to the rebellion?

• They granted freedom to the enslaved people

• They increased surveillance and control

• They supported the abolition of slavery

• They fled the country