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What was the main goal of the Haitian Revolution?
To abolish slavery and establish Haiti as an independent nation.
True or False: The Maroon Revolts involved enslaved Africans escaping and forming independent communities.
True
Fill in the blank: The Haitian Revolution began in the year _____
1791
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint L’Ouverture
What were Maroons?
Enslaved Africans who escaped and formed free communities.
Multiple Choice: Which Caribbean island was the first to gain independence from colonial rule?
Haiti
What was the significance of the 1831 Baptist War in Jamaica?
It was a major slave uprising that highlighted the desire for emancipation.
True or False: Barbados did not experience any significant revolts against slavery.
False
Fill in the blank: The Maroon communities in Jamaica were primarily located in the _____ mountains.
Blue
Who was the leader of the Maroon community in Jamaica known for negotiating peace with the British?
Cudjoe
What year did the British officially abolish slavery in the Caribbean?
1834
Multiple Choice: Which of the following revolts occurred in Barbados?
The Bussa’s Rebellion
What was the primary cause of the Maroon Revolts?
Desire for freedom and autonomy from slavery.
True or False: The Haitian Revolution had a significant impact on slave societies in the Americas.
True
Fill in the blank: The first Maroon settlement in Jamaica was established in the _____ hills.
Cockpit
What was one of the outcomes of the Haitian Revolution?
The establishment of the first Black-led republic.
Who were the key figures in the Barbados revolts?
Bussa and other enslaved leaders.
Multiple Choice: The Maroons in Jamaica primarily resisted which colonial power?
The British
What year did the Bussa’s Rebellion take place?
1816
True or False: The Maroons were able to gain official recognition from colonial authorities.
True
Fill in the blank: The Haitian Revolution was influenced by the ideals of the _____ Revolution.
French
What was the role of the British in the Maroon Wars?
To suppress the Maroon communities and maintain control over the colonies.
Multiple Choice: What was a common strategy used by Maroons to resist slavery?
Guerrilla warfare
What was the impact of the Haitian Revolution on other enslaved populations in the Caribbean?
It inspired other revolts and movements for emancipation.