The Haitian Revolution Quiz

What was the primary reason for France importing African slaves to Haiti in the 18th century?

• To build military forts

• To explore new territories

• To work in sugar, indigo, coffee, and cocoa plantations

• To serve as domestic servants

Who were some of the key leaders in the Haitian Revolution?

• Napoleon Bonaparte and Louis XVI

• Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin

• Dutty Boukman and Toussaint Louverture

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

Which European powers did the Haitian slaves fight against during their revolution?

• Portuguese, Dutch, and Italian

• German, Austrian, and Russian

• Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian

• French, British, and Spanish

In what year did Haiti gain its independence from France?

• 1789

• 1804

• 1815

• 1830

What was the global significance of the Haitian Revolution?

• It led to the colonization of Africa by European powers.

• It was the first successful slave revolt, challenging European beliefs about African inferiority.

• It resulted in the establishment of a new monarchy in Haiti.

• It caused the French Revolution to begin.