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How do the Haitian Revolution and the American Revolution compare?
Haitian Revolution: Extended liberty to enslaved Africans, challenging white supremacy. | American Revolution: Did not extend liberty to enslaved Africans, highlighting hypocrisy.
What is the significance of Jacob Lawrence's 'The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture' series?
It depicts L'Ouverture's role and contributes to the visual narrative of Black resistance.
What does 'L'Ouverture,' 1986, depict?
Depicts L'Ouverture's pivotal role in the revolution.
What is the theme of 'To Preserve Their Freedom,' 1988?
Highlights the fight for freedom and self-determination.
What does 'Strategy,' 1994, represent?
Captures L'Ouverture's military acumen and African American resilience.
What was the main outcome of the Haitian Revolution?
Establishment of Haiti as the first free Black republic in 1804.
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
Doubled the size of the U.S., enabling slavery's expansion.
What was France's role in the Haitian Revolution?
France lost its most profitable colony and briefly abolished slavery.
What happened to sugar production markets after the Haitian Revolution?
The U.S., Cuba, and Brazil became major sugar producers, increasing demand for enslaved labor.
What was the impact of the refugee influx to the U.S.?
Heightened fears of slave revolts, contributing to the Alien and Sedition Acts.
What was the impact of Haiti's reparations to France?
Severely hampered Haiti's economic development, perpetuating poverty.
What was the significance of the Louisiana Slave Revolt (1811)?
Inspired by the Haitian Revolution, it was a major slave uprising in the United States.
What was the Malê Uprising (1835)?
A slave rebellion in Brazil, also influenced by the Haitian Revolution.
What was the Preliminary Declaration from the Constitution of Haiti, 1805?
Declared Haiti a free, sovereign, and independent empire, permanently abolishing slavery.
What was Frederick Douglass's lecture on Haiti at the Chicago World's Fair?
Highlighted Haiti as the first Black republic, discussing its challenges and progress.