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who controlled saint-domingue? |
France |
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why was saint-domingue the wealthiest colony of the 1750s? |
It produced 60% of the world's coffee, 40% of France/Britain's sugar, and 40% of France's overseas trade. |
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what is the theory of mercantilism as it applied to Haiti? |
Strict laws imposed on Haiti by France the forbade trade with other countries |
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T/F: The citizens of Haiti followed the mercantilist laws. |
False; Smuggling was rampant.
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what were the five major groups involved in the Haitian Revolution?
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Wealthy white planters, less wealthy whites, free persons of color, runaway slaves, slaves |
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who were the Grand Blancs? |
Wealthy white planters
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who were the Petit Blancs? |
Less wealthy whites |
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who were the gens de couleur? |
Free persons of color |
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who were the maroons? |
Runaway slaves |
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who were the mulattoes? |
Half European descent, half African descent |
