Question

In this passage, how do the authors use historical details to support the claim that US political leaders’ positions on slavery impacted the relations between the United States and Haiti? Select three options.

by explaining that the Founding Fathers held the same beliefs about the rebellions in Haiti
by quoting Thomas Jefferson’s views on the dangers of enslaved Haitians rebelling
by describing John Adams's actions to support Haiti in its fight against the French
by revealing the Founding Fathers’ views that Haiti was America’s only sister republic
by illustrating Thomas Jefferson’s view that the Haitian rebellion could lead to a rebellion of the enslaved in America

Answer 1

- by quoting Thomas Jefferson’s views on the dangers of enslaved Haitians rebelling
- by describing John Adams's actions to support Haiti in its fight against the French
- by illustrating Thomas Jefferson’s view that the Haitian rebellion could lead to a rebellion of the enslaved in America

These details show contrasting U.S. leaders’ attitudes toward slavery and fear of slave revolts, which shaped diplomatic responses to Haiti.