Social and Economic Effects of Haitian Revolution
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What was one of the main diseases that killed many people during the Haitian revolution?

Yellow Fever

What was one of the consequences of many whites fleeing Haiti?

Losing their plantation activities

Slaves who were freed during the Haitian Revolution were often sent to other countries.

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What did the Haitian Revolution lead to a decline in?

<p>The population of Haiti</p> Signup and view all the answers

What deteriorated after the revolution because of the decline in population?

<p>The poor relations between the Africans and the white population</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Haitian revolution exacerbated hunger and starvation.

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What was one of the economic effects of the Haitian revolution?

<p>Cane fields were destroyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

The enslaved people served as a symbol of slavery during the Haitian Revolution.

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What was one destructive consequence of the Haitian revolution?

<p>The destruction of the cane fields, and the loss of capital, technology, and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did sugar production experience after the revolution?

<p>A fall in production</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who fled the colony with their capital, technology, and skills?

<p>The whites</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Haitian Revolution Death Toll

Thousands of people from various backgrounds died in the fighting, murders, or from diseases like yellow fever during the revolution.

White Exodus

Many white people left Haiti due to fear and to continue plantation activities elsewhere.

Haitian Slave Emancipation

Slaves were freed as a result of the revolution.

Haitian Population Decline

Haiti's population decreased due to the revolution's loss of life and emigration.

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Racial Tensions in Haiti

The revolution worsened relations between various ethnic groups, especially between Africans and coloureds.

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Cane Field Destruction

Sugarcane fields were destroyed by rebels during the Haitian Revolution.

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Sugar Production Drop

The revolution caused a reduction in sugar production in Haiti.

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White Migration and Capital Flight

The departure of white people, including plantation owners, took capital and skills with them, impacting the Haitian economy.

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Study Notes

Social Effects of the Haitian Revolution

  • Thousands of people died in the fighting or from diseases like yellow fever.
  • Whites fled the country due to fear of losing their lives.
  • Slaves were freed (emancipated).
  • The population decline due to death and migration.
  • Poor relations worsened between different racial groups (Africans, coloureds).

Economic Effects of the Haitian Revolution

  • Cane fields and other resources were destroyed.
  • Enslaved people destroyed symbols of slavery, including the cane fields.
  • Extensive destruction of cane fields during the revolution.
  • Sugar production decreased significantly.
  • Colonists fleeing took capital, technology, and skills with them, further harming the economy.
  • Limited food supplies caused hunger and starvation, exacerbating the suffering.

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Explore the profound social and economic impacts of the Haitian Revolution. This quiz covers the changes in demographics, the plight of different racial groups, and the destruction of key resources that led to significant economic hardship. Test your knowledge and understanding of this pivotal moment in history.

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