Political Revolutions Review

What was the significance of the Haitian Revolution (1791–1804)?

• It was the first successful rebellion of enslaved people leading to an independent Black nation.

• It was the first successful rebellion of enslaved people leading to an independent Asian nation.

• It was the first successful rebellion of enslaved people leading to an independent European nation.

• It was the first successful rebellion of enslaved people leading to an independent American nation.

In what year did the French Revolution begin?

• 1789

• 1791

• 1794

• 1804

The French Revolution led to the execution of which king?

• King Louis XIV

• King Louis XV

• King Louis XVI

• King Louis XVII

The wealth of Saint-Domingue was built on the labor of whom?

• Enslaved Africans

• Free Europeans

• Native Americans

• Asian immigrants

In 1794, the French government officially ______ slavery.

• abolished

• reinstated

• ignored

• expanded

The 1791 revolt in Saint-Domingue was inspired by the ideals of the ______ Revolution.

• French

• American

• Russian

• Industrial

Saint-Domingue was France's ______ colony.

• richest

• poorest

• smallest

• largest

The French Revolution was a response to unfair ______.

• taxes and food shortages

• laws and regulations

• trade and commerce

• education and healthcare

The 1791 revolt in Saint-Domingue was launched by ______ people.

• enslaved

• free

• European

• American

Which country did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory to after losing Saint-Domingue?

• Spain

• Britain

• United States

• Portugal