The claim that us political leaders’ positions on slavery impacted the relations between the united states and Haiti use historical detail is given below:
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According to the writers of the passage from "Sugar Changed the World," alternative positions taken by American officials on slavery could have affected how the country interacted with Haiti. For instance, they bring up John Addams' support for Haiti during its uprising against the French. They also discuss and cite Jefferson's thoughts on Haiti and how he thought that may spark a similar uprising in America.
The three main points are:
by citing Thomas Jefferson's opinions on the risks associated with the slave rebellion in Haiti.
by outlining John Addams' efforts to aid Haiti in its resistance to the French.
by demonstrating Thomas Jefferson's belief that a slave rebellion in America could result from the Haitian uprising.