Social Studies 9 Enhanced
Haitian Revolution:
- a slave revolt that took place in French colony of Saint-Domingue
- 1791 to 1804.
- led by Toussaint L'Ouverture
- former slave who became military leader
- helped to mobilize the enslaved population.
- sparked by a combination of factors
- the mistreatment of enslaved people
- enlightenment/new ideas of the french revolution
- spread of anti-slavery sentiment.
- one of the largest and most successful slave revolts in history
- haitian revolution lead to:
- establishment of the first independent black nation in the world
- even further spread of enlightenment ideals
- was marked by brutal violence on both sides:
- enslaved population fought against french colonizers & other enslaved people -> (supported
the colonial regime)
- revolution ultimately succeeded in:
- defeating french
- establishing haiti as an independent nation
- but was at a great cost in terms:
- of lives lost
- infrastructure destroyed.
- was significant event in history of the americas & the world
- highlighted potential for enslaved people to resist and overthrow oppressors
- inspired future anti-colonial + anti-slavery movements
Questions on the Main Ideas
1. What were the main causes of the Haitian Revolution?
a. the main causes of the haitian revolution were:
i. the harsh treatment of slaves by their french masters
ii. the inequality and lack of opportunities for people of african descent
iii. the ideas of the enlightenment and the french revolution.
2. How did Toussaint Louverture contribute to the Haitian Revolution?
a. toussaint louverture was a former slave who became leader of haitian rev. he:
i. led rebels to numerous victories against french and spanish armies
ii. negotiated with foreign powers to secure haiti's independence.
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3. What role did the international community play in the Haitian Revolution?
a. the international community played a significant role because:
i. other countries (ie. britain and spain) saw an opportunity to weaken france colonial
power
ii. they supported haitians w/ weapons and resources.
4. What impact did the Haitian Revolution have on the world?
a. was the first successful slave revolt in history
i. led to the establishment of the first independent black state.
ii. inspired more freedom and independence -> Americas & world.
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French Revolution
- took place from 1789 to 1799
- was a period of radical social and political upheaval in france
- began with the meeting of the Estates-General
- had not been called since 1614
- was composed of representatives of the three estates:
- the clergy, the nobility, and the common people
clergy (1% of population) nobility (2% of commonfolk (97% of pop)
1st estate population) 2nd estate 3rd estate
- no taxes req - none/ very little tax - basically everyone
- very high class - also pretty high class else (except slaves)
- roman catholic & - lived lavish & - very high tax
was super corrupt luxurious life - agreed with
- did not like - agreed with first half enlightenment ideas
enlightenment ab enlightenment and stuff
ideals bc it bc of the shared - did not like the 1
interfered w/ their power + ideas. and 2% bc of the
power & money - had lots of money corruptness
- third estate
- made up of the common people
- broke away from the estates-general (bc it was bad)
- formed the national assembly
- vowed not to disband until a new constitution was created.
- rev was driven by enlightenment ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity
- was marked by:
- the storming of the bastille
- the reign of terror
- the rise of napoleon bonaparte
- monarchy was abolished
Haitian Revolution:
- a slave revolt that took place in French colony of Saint-Domingue
- 1791 to 1804.
- led by Toussaint L'Ouverture
- former slave who became military leader
- helped to mobilize the enslaved population.
- sparked by a combination of factors
- the mistreatment of enslaved people
- enlightenment/new ideas of the french revolution
- spread of anti-slavery sentiment.
- one of the largest and most successful slave revolts in history
- haitian revolution lead to:
- establishment of the first independent black nation in the world
- even further spread of enlightenment ideals
- was marked by brutal violence on both sides:
- enslaved population fought against french colonizers & other enslaved people -> (supported
the colonial regime)
- revolution ultimately succeeded in:
- defeating french
- establishing haiti as an independent nation
- but was at a great cost in terms:
- of lives lost
- infrastructure destroyed.
- was significant event in history of the americas & the world
- highlighted potential for enslaved people to resist and overthrow oppressors
- inspired future anti-colonial + anti-slavery movements
Questions on the Main Ideas
1. What were the main causes of the Haitian Revolution?
a. the main causes of the haitian revolution were:
i. the harsh treatment of slaves by their french masters
ii. the inequality and lack of opportunities for people of african descent
iii. the ideas of the enlightenment and the french revolution.
2. How did Toussaint Louverture contribute to the Haitian Revolution?
a. toussaint louverture was a former slave who became leader of haitian rev. he:
i. led rebels to numerous victories against french and spanish armies
ii. negotiated with foreign powers to secure haiti's independence.
, Social Studies 9 Enhanced
3. What role did the international community play in the Haitian Revolution?
a. the international community played a significant role because:
i. other countries (ie. britain and spain) saw an opportunity to weaken france colonial
power
ii. they supported haitians w/ weapons and resources.
4. What impact did the Haitian Revolution have on the world?
a. was the first successful slave revolt in history
i. led to the establishment of the first independent black state.
ii. inspired more freedom and independence -> Americas & world.
—-
French Revolution
- took place from 1789 to 1799
- was a period of radical social and political upheaval in france
- began with the meeting of the Estates-General
- had not been called since 1614
- was composed of representatives of the three estates:
- the clergy, the nobility, and the common people
clergy (1% of population) nobility (2% of commonfolk (97% of pop)
1st estate population) 2nd estate 3rd estate
- no taxes req - none/ very little tax - basically everyone
- very high class - also pretty high class else (except slaves)
- roman catholic & - lived lavish & - very high tax
was super corrupt luxurious life - agreed with
- did not like - agreed with first half enlightenment ideas
enlightenment ab enlightenment and stuff
ideals bc it bc of the shared - did not like the 1
interfered w/ their power + ideas. and 2% bc of the
power & money - had lots of money corruptness
- third estate
- made up of the common people
- broke away from the estates-general (bc it was bad)
- formed the national assembly
- vowed not to disband until a new constitution was created.
- rev was driven by enlightenment ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity
- was marked by:
- the storming of the bastille
- the reign of terror
- the rise of napoleon bonaparte
- monarchy was abolished
