Haitian Revolution
When did the Haitian Revolution start?
1791
When did the American Revolution start?
1775
When did the Philippine Revolution start?
1896
When did the French Revolution start?
1789
When did the Latin American Wars for Independence Revolution start?
1808
What caused the Haitian Revolution?
The brutal conditions of slavery in the french colony of Saint-Domingue.
What caused the American Revolution?
Growing resentment among American colonists towards British rule.
What caused the Philippine Revolution?
Spain restricted Filipino religious rights and political participation in their own governance and enforced harsh trade restrictions.
What caused the French Revolution?
A combination of social, political, and economic factors.
What caused the Latin American Wars for Independence Revolution?
The Napoleonic invasion of Spain.
What leader famously proclaimed "Cut off their heads and burn down their houses" led the only successful slave revolt in the Western Hemisphere?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
What founding father known for his fiery speeches and writings declared "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?
Patrick Henry
What secret society founded by Andres Bonifacio ignited the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule 1896?
The Katipunan (KKK)
What pivotal event on July 14, 1789 saw Parisian revolutionaries storm a notorious prison marking a symbolic start to the French Revolution?
The Storming of the Bastille
Who is the Venezuelan military and political leader played as a key role in liberating several South American countries from Spanish rule also known as "The Liberator"?
Simon Bolivar
What was drafted by Toussaint L'Ouverture officially abolished slavery in Saint-Domingue sending shock waves throughout the Atlantic world?
The Constitution of 1801
What was published anonymously in January 1776, the pamphlet by Thomas Paine argued for the necessity of American independence swaying public opinion towards revolution?
Common sense
What is the eight-rayed sun a prominent symbol on the Philippine flag represents the eight provinces that were placed under martial law at the outbreak of the revolution?
The Sun of Revolution (The Sun)
What device was seen as a symbol of both revolutionary fervor and the Reign of Terror was used to execute thousands during the French Revolution?
The Guillotine
What two European powers weakened by Napoleon's conquests saw their colonial control diminish creating an opening for Latin American independence movements?
Spain and Portugal
What did the Haitian Revolution profound impact on this economic system contributing to its decline by challenging its reliance on enslaved labor?
Triangular Trade
What two battles fought on the same day in September 1777 saw one decisive American victory and one costly defeat ultimately contributing to France's decision to formally ally with the colonists?
The Battle of Saratoga
What nation subsequently occupied the Philippines leading to another war for independence while the Philippine Revolution initially succeeded in overthrowing Spanish rule?
The United States of America
What period of French history marked by political instability and multiple changes in government followed the French Revolution and lasted until the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte?
The French Directory ("The Directory")
What was characterized by regionalism and power struggles among different factions while ultimately achieving independence the Latin American War of Independence also contributed to this socio-political phenomenon?
Caudillismo