History Test (3-2) Haitian Revolution & Washington’s Second Term

How much of France’s foreign trade came from the Saint-Domingue colony?

• 40% of France’s foreign trade

• Also produced about half the world’s sugar and coffee

• One of the most profitable colonies in the world.

What did Vincent Ogé want from the National Assembly?

• Wanted political rights for free people of color

• NOT trying to end slavery (he owned slaves)

• Wanted an end to racial discrimination

What happened to Vincent Ogé

Led a small revolt → quickly crushed.Captured and turned over to French authorities. Executed in a brutal way: “broken on the wheel”(tortured to death)

What was significant about the name “Haiti”?

• Name comes from the Taino language

• Means “mountainous” or “rugged”

• symbolized a break from colonial rule

What was significant about the island of Hispaniola?

• Island originally called Hispaniola (or Santa Domingo)

• Later split into…

• Haiti (west, former French colony)

• Dominican Republic (east, former Spanish colony)

France’s Terms for Haiti (1825)

• France demanded 150 million francs (later reduced to 90 million)

• Payment was for compensation to former slave owners (land + enslaved people)

• Haiti had to borrow money from French banks

• Results; massive debt, most of Haiti’s money went to paying it off for over a century

Washington’s Second Term- XYZ Affair (1797)

• Significance- French agents demanded a bribe, a loan, and a public apology.

• Americans were outraged → saw it as disrespect, corruption, france treating the U.S. as weak

XYZ Affair Famous Slogan

“Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!”

Meaning→ U.S would fight, but not pay bribes

Whiskey Rebellion Significance

• Farmers protested a whiskey tax

• Some used violence and refused to pay

• Washington responded by sending 13,000 troops

Whiskey Rebellion Result

• Showed the federal government could enforce laws

• Also showed tension between government and citizens

What was Washington’s Precedent?

• Voluntarily stepped down after two terms

• Important because no law required him to leave, set the precedent that leaders give up power in a republic

• Proved the president is not a king