The Haitian Declaration of Independence (1804, Haiti) — Questions and answers

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What did Dessalines do to the French flag?

Choices

  1. He tore the white part off, leaving blue and red. ✓
  2. He waved it proudly for everyone to see.
  3. He replaced it with a completely new flag.
  4. He gave it to General Christophe to hold.

Answer: He tore the white part off, leaving blue and red.

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Where were Dessalines's forces waiting for the French troops?

Choices

  1. On the beaches of Saint-Domingue
  2. In the town square
  3. Hidden in the hills ✓
  4. Aboard their ships

Answer: Hidden in the hills

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What did Henri Christophe and Pétion declare they would fight for?

Choices

  1. Gold and treasure
  2. Freedom or death ✓
  3. A new French flag
  4. More land for the French planters

Answer: Freedom or death

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What did Dessalines say would be Haiti's name and creed?

Choices

  1. Saint-Domingue and order
  2. Liberty and justice
  3. Haiti and liberty ✓
  4. Freedom and strength

Answer: Haiti and liberty

From page 6

How did the crowd react when Dessalines read the Declaration of Independence?

Choices

  1. They were sad and quiet.
  2. They ran away from the celebration.
  3. They erupted in cheers, waving flags and singing. ✓
  4. They started arguing with Dessalines.

Answer: They erupted in cheers, waving flags and singing.

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What did France and other European powers do to Haiti after it became independent?

Choices

  1. They sent lots of help and gifts.
  2. They refused to recognize it and stopped trade. ✓
  3. They offered to make Dessalines their king.
  4. They started a new battle with Haiti.

Answer: They refused to recognize it and stopped trade.

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