Toussaint Document A

What significant event began in 1789 according to the timeline?

• The abolition of slavery

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Haitian Independence

In 1790, what did the free men of color in Saint Domingue proclaim themselves?

• British citizens

• Spanish citizens

• French citizens

• American citizens

What role did Toussaint play in the 1791 slave revolt?

• He was a general

• He was a doctor

• He was a politician

• He was a merchant

What reputation did Toussaint gain in 1792?

• For being a great orator

• For running an orderly camp

• For being a skilled diplomat

• For being a wealthy landowner

What did the revolutionary government in France do in 1794?

• Abolished slavery in France and all its colonies

• Declared war on Spain

• Signed a peace treaty with England

• Established a new monarchy

Who organized an army against the British in 1796?

• Toussaint, General Dessalines, and General Christophe

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• The French National Assembly

• The Spanish Armada

What did Toussaint achieve in 1798?

• He became ruler of Saint Domingue

• He was captured by the British

• He signed a treaty with Spain

• He abolished slavery

What happened to Toussaint in 1802?

• He was elected president

• He was captured and sent to France

• He declared independence

• He became a French citizen

What was the outcome in 1804?

• Haiti declared independence

• Toussaint became emperor

• France regained control

• Slavery was reinstated

What was the population of Saint Domingue in 1789?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• over 500,000