What unique conditions made the Haitian Revolution a success?
Chronologically, which was the first major revolution that influenced the Haitian Revolution?
The American Revolution
Which nearby country refused to recognize Haiti as a state due to the implications it would cause?
The United States
Why were nations afraid of the slave revolt?
They were scared the same would happen in their nations
What’s the capital of Haiti?
Port-au-prince
What was happening in France at the time of the Haitian Revolution?
The French Revolution
True or False: The Haitian Revolution was the first successful slave revolt in history.
False. It was the only successful slave revolt.
Why were US leaders so hesitant to acknowledge the Republic of Haiti?
Many US leaders, like George Washington, were still slaveholders, and overall slavery in the US was still widespread
How did the Haitian Revolution affect the transatlantic slave trade?
It gave it a moral impetus to the abolition of slavery that eventually led to its end.
What talented General is credited with leading the Haitian revolutionaries to victory?
General Toussaint Louverture
What was unique about independent Haiti compared to the other nations of the New World?
It was the first and only independent black state in the New World.
What were some aspects that leaders feared would be impacted by their revolt?
They were worried over the impacts this could have on trade and investment.
What did Saint-Domingue mainly export?
Sugar, coffee, indigo, and enslaved people.
How many people in Haiti were slaves at the time of the revolution?
90% of the population or 500,000 slaves.
What major empire and figure did the Haitian rebels defeat?
Napoleon and the French Empire
How did slave holding states in the US act upon hearing the news of the successful revolt?
They silenced the news, suppressing the news of the rebellion.
Who was Marcus Rainsford?
He was a British military officer who wrote a sympathetic account of the Haitian revolution where he exposed the brutal methods the French imposed on Haitians.
What major historical philosophy influenced and inspired the Haitian Revolution?
The Enlightenment.
What modern conditions and situations within Haiti make it a difficult topic to talk about?
It’s referred to as a failed state, and has been a victim of gangs and violence.
What did many nations do towards Haiti after their rebellion?
They isolated the nation, hoping to show that it could not succeed.
What did Haiti split into?
The northern half of Haiti was a monarchy led by former enslaved people, and the southern half was a republic led by elite free people of color in the south.