How Did the Different Experience of Slaves in the Independence

question 43

Multiple Choice

How did the different experience of slaves in the independence movements of Haiti and the United States shape other independence movements across the Americas?

• A) Colonial elites realized that slaves needed to be freed for independence to succeed.
• B) Colonial elites in societies with large unfree populations supported more gradual independence.
• C) Colonial elites realized independence could not be obtained in states with large slave populations.
• D) Colonial elites became determined to end slavery before independence movements began.

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Definitions:

Interneuron

A type of neuron that communicates only with other neurons, typically found within the central nervous system and plays a role in reflexes and neuronal circuits.

Arachnoid mater

A delicate membrane that is one of the three layers (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.

Meninges

Membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord.

Subarachnoid space

The area between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.