Haitian Revolution
What event inspired the Haitian Revolution?
French Revolution
When did the slave rebellion begin?
What is August 1791
Which Enlightened philospher wrote;
"all men are born free but everywhere they are in chains"
Rousseau
Who became the face of the rebellion by the slaves?
What is Toussaint L’Overture
What does it mean to be dehumanized?
This is when people are treated so badly that they start to feel like animals or objects.
When did Haitian Revolution take place?
What is 1791-1804
Which cash crop led to Haiti becoming one of the most valuable colonies in the world?
Who siezed power of France in coup de'etat in 1799?
Napoleon
Who primarily benefited from the riches produced in Saint-Domingue?
A. Colonists
B. The French
C. African slaves
B. The French
True or False: There was slavery in the African Continent at the time of the Atlantic Slave Trade
True
True or False: The first phase of the Haitian Revolution was only concerned with abolishing slavery, not earning independence from France.
Which country originally owned Haiti when it was called Hispaniola?
Spain
Who was the leader of the Haitian rebels?
Answer: François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture.
How might the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen have influenced revolutionaries in Saint-Domingue?
*ideas of freedom and equality would have inspired slaves
When did the Atlantic Slave Trade begin?_______________
1400's -1800's
15th century - 19th century
Why did Napoleon need the money from the Louisiana Purchase?
Answer: He needed it to supply his troops after losing profits from the Haitian Revolution
Which Country controlled Saint Domingue?
France
Which choice best describes Toussaint L’Ouverture, the leader of the Haitian revolt?
Who was the leader of France in 1804?
Answer: Napoleon Bonaparte.
Draw the Atlantic Slave Trade cycle
1. Africa: Traded manufactured goods for slaves
2. Americas: Traded slaves for raw materials
3. Europe: Traded raw materials for manufactured goods
Which French Document inspired the Haitian Revolution?
The Declaration of Rights of Man and of Citizen
How much of France's global world trade came from Haiti?
2/3
Which social group or groups would have had the best quality of life in Saint-Domingue (Haiti)?
French Aristocrats
In your own words, how did the social structure of Haiti create the conditions for a revolution?
87-90% were slaves
What did the Atlantic Slave Trade do to Africa’s future?
The Atlantic Slave Trade caused damage to Africa’s future by taking millions of young strong men from the workforce and when it was abolished it caused the economy to collapse.