French, Haitian, And American Revolutions Flashcards
What is the order of French rulers during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI, Maximilien de Robespierre, Napoleon Bonaparte
Who was the ruler that was killed due to the multitude of executions he caused?
Maximilien Robespierre
Where did the famous slave revolt take place?
Haiti
Who led the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint-Louverture
Who led the revolution after Louverture’s death?
Henri Christophe and Dessalines
What was Haiti called before the revolution?
Saint Dominque
What was the importance of the Battle at Saratoga?
It marked the turning point of the Revolutionary War as it was the patriot’s first main conquer which then led to France’s help and interest in winning the war
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A movement in which patriots threw British taxed tea into the harbors as a sign of anger towards the king and England