The statement which describes the abolition of slavery in haiti is:
- C. Slaves played a major part in achieving independence for Haiti, which abolished slavery in its constitution.
The Haitian Revolution which led to the abolition of slavery in Haiti was a pivotal event in the history of the Americas. The slaves played a central role in Haiti's struggle for independence from French colonial rule which culminated in 1804 when Haiti became the first independent nation in Latin America.
The Haitian Revolution was marked by a series of uprisings and battle led by figures like Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines. The Haitian Constitution of 1805 explicitly abolished slavery making Haiti the first country in the world to permanently abolish slavery and establish a state that recognized the equality of all its citizens regardless of their race or origin.
Full question:
Which of the following best describes the abolition of slavery in Haiti?
A. Inspired by the United States' abolition of slavery, Haiti became the
first Spanish colony to end slavery.
B. Fearing a violent uprising, Haitian slave owners agreed to free
slaves if they continued working on plantations.
C. Slaves played a major part in achieving independence for Haiti,
which abolished slavery in its constitution.
N
D. Haitian leaders outlawed slavery based on race, but allowed it
based on economic class.