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The year that the complete play script was published
What is 1934
He has had only been in San Domingo for 48 hours and it's beauty has caused him to forget Paris completely
Who is Colonel Vincent
"God made the Negro black to distinguish him from the rest of us and strong to work for the white man in tropical climates.Thirty thousand of us whites keep them in subjection. What further proof do you want of their inferiority?"
Who is M. Bullet
The women dance in the background of the opening scene.
What is Mozart's minuet from the opera Don Giovanni
Produces more sugar than Jamaica, Barbados and all the British Islands put together.
What is San Domingo
On this date General Macoya meets Boukman at the slaves' encampment at La Grande Riviere
When is April 1793
Brought a petition to M. Bullet, signed by the Mulattoes of the South Province
Who is M. Baudiere (Act 1)
"Oh, get another wife."
Who is Boukman
The can hear it better than shouting during a fight.
What is the whistle
They formed a coalition against the French Revolution
What are Britain, Prussia, Russia.
Camboulas says, "Since ____ the aristocracy of birth and the aristocracy of religion have been destroyed; but the aristocracy of the skin still remains. That too is now about to collapse."
What is 1789
"...he can write and read like a priest. He can put all this down on paper and then a week after read it out again just as how he put it down."
Who is Toussaint
"I propose the following decree: The National
Convention declares slavery abolished in all the colonies.In consequence, it declares that all men,without distinction of colour, domiciled in the colonies are French citizens and enjoy all the rights assured under the Constitution."
Who is LaCroix
Considered impertinence for black savages to march to the tune.
What is The Marseillaise
The outbreak forced Maitland to surrender
What is the Yellow Fever
Toussaint's sons return home
What is 1802
He is the subject of three kings, the King of Congo, the King of France, and the King of Spain.
Who is General Macoya
"there is no trick you have not tried, to undermine the Republican authority in this colony. You claim to work only for the liberty of your people, but it is your ambition that drives you."
Who is HÉDOUVILLE
Used throughout the play for dramatic effect
What are African drums
1st treat Toussaint well, 2nd bribe the black Generals, 3rd order Toussaint back to Cap Francois and arrest all black generals and send them to Paris
What are the three periods of the campaign for San Domingo.
News: "Toussaint is dead"
When is May 1803
He is the Lord High Admiral of France and Chevalier de St. Louis.
Who is Jean-Francois
"Let the French Government punish me for my crimes, so long as it rewards me for my services."
Who is Toussaint Louverture
Act 3 Scene 5, To Attack The Grenadiers
What is the final song
Leaders of the Haitian Revolution
Dessalines, Petion, Christophe