The Haitian Revolution: Key Events and Alliances

The video explores the impact of the Declaration of the Rights of Man on revolutionary France and Saint-Domingue, highlighting the tensions between the ideals of liberty and the realities of slavery. It delves into the political dynamics in Saint-Domingue, including the roles of the Big Whites and free people of color, and the complex revolutionary politics in France. The video also covers Vincent Ogé's uprising and the origins of the Haitian Revolution, emphasizing the role of enslaved individuals in planning the revolt.

Who drafted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

• King Louis XVI

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Thomas Jefferson

• Maximilien Robespierre

Which document did NOT influence the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The American Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

What was the main goal of the Big Whites in the National Assembly?

• More autonomy for the colonies

• Increased taxes on the poor

• Equal rights for all men

• Abolition of slavery

Who did the free people of color ally with to push for their rights?

• The Big Whites

• The Spanish government

• The Friends of the Blacks

• The British government

What was a major reason for the conflict in Saint-Domingue?

• Racial caste system

• Religious differences

• Language barriers

• Economic downturn

What did Vincent Ogé demand when he returned to Saint-Domingue?

• Complete abolition of slavery

• The right to vote

• Independence from France

• Reparations for slaves

What was the outcome of Ogé's uprising?

• He fled to France

• He was captured and executed

• He was successful and became a leader

• He negotiated peace

What role did voodoo play in the slave uprising?

• A form of entertainment

• A medium for planning the uprising

• A method of communication with France

• A tool for healing

Who was Dutty Boukman?

• A voodoo priest and rebel leader

• A plantation owner

• A French general

• A British spy

What did the enslaved people demand in their uprisings?

• The right to own land

• Full citizenship rights

• An extra day off per week and abolition of whipping

• More food and better living conditions