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EX 6.1: Haitian Revolution

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Name:___________________________ 9.A: The Haitian Revolution

Graded by:_______________________ Score: __________________________

1. Which of the following best describes the Haitian Revolution? a. A rebellion led by the church in the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo on the island of Hispaniola b. A rebellion led by slaves in the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo on the island of Hispaniola c. A rebellion led by slaves in the French colony of Saint Domingue on the island of Hispaniola d. A rebellion led by the aristocracy in the French colony of Saint Domingue on the island of Hispaniola

2. What was the name of the former slave who led the successful revolution? _____________________________

3. Which of the following is not one of the causes of the Haitian Revolution? I. The example of the French Revolution II. Harsh treatment by slave owners III. Conflict between religious groups

a. b. c. d.

I and III II and III I and II I, II, and III

4. Which of the following best describes the class system that existed in Haiti after the revolution? a. Two major groups existed: the biracial children of the French and slaves, and poor farmers b. Three major groups existed: clergy, aristocrats, and the middle classes c. Three major groups existed: upper, middle, and lower classes d. Two major groups existed: poor farmers, and the white descendants of the French slave owners

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The citizen that shall be chosen by the Governor Toussaint-LOuverture to take the direction of the government upon his death, shall swear in front of the Central Assembly to execute the Constitution of Saint-Domingue and to remain attached to the French government, and shall be immediately installed in his functions; all shall be in presence of active generals and chief commanders of departments of the army of Saint-Domingue, who all, individually and without delay, shall swear obedience to the orders of the new Governors Saint-Domingue. Constitution of Haiti
Based on the above document, what type of government might Haiti have practiced? 1. 2. 3. 4. Democracy Republic Autocracy Anarchy