Question

Even though the United States had just had its own revolution to overthrow a colonial power, it did not support the revolution in Haiti because

a. the united states regretted breaking with england because of the economic problems it caused
b. the united states did not have any relationship with france, so it did not get involved in any french affairs
c. Toussaint L'Ouverture insisted of running the revolution himself and would not accept assistance from any other sources
d. the united states was concerned about slave rebellions in the south and did not want to support one in another country

Answer 1

Letter D is correct.

Since Haiti had freed itself from slavery, the United States did not support the revolution. The American government feared a successful slave rebellion would take place in the South. At that time, wealthy plantation owners (such as those in South Carolina) were pressuring the U.S government afraid of losing their source of power and prestige which was entirely dependant on slavery. In fact, in order to isolate Haiti and prevent slave revolution from spreading, President Thomas Jefferson joined with European nations to place an embargo on Haiti.