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What were the causes and effects of the Haitian Revolution?
Cause: Enslaved Africans' desire for freedom and equality. Effect: Establishment of the first free Black republic and inspiration for other uprisings.
What were the causes and effects of France's defeat in Haiti?
Cause: The Haitian Revolution and the resistance of enslaved Africans. Effect: The Louisiana Purchase by the U.S.
What were the causes and effects of the destruction of Haiti's plantations?
Cause: The Haitian Revolution. Effect: The rise of the U.S., Cuba, and Brazil as major sugar producers.
What were the causes and effects of Haiti being forced to pay reparations to France?
Cause: France demanding compensation for lost property. Effect: Haiti's economic crippling and cycle of poverty.
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 was the impact of France briefly abolishing slavery?
Influenced other colonies and showed vulnerability of colonial powers.
What was the impact of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Targeted immigrants and restricted civil liberties due to fears of slave revolts.
What was the significance of Haiti's 1805 Constitution?
Declared Haiti independent, abolished slavery, and established racial policies.