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The War for Independence
To prevent any further uprisings, Leclerc ordered a
policy of disarming all former slaves. Fighting resumed
when many black people feared this was the first step
toward the return of the slave plantation system.
Yellow fever hit Napoleon’s troops hard in the
spring and summer of 1802. This tropical disease was
introduced to the New World by the slave ships from
Africa. Although the slaves were not immune, they were
much more resistant to this disease than the French and
other whites.
As yellow fever weakened the French forces, rebel
fighters drove them and civilians into the cities where
they sought protection. But the overcrowding only
spread the disease faster. No one knew that yellow fever
was caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes and that it
was contagious among humans. During the epidemic,
nearly half the French troops who arrived with Leclerc
died of the disease. Many others were too sick to fight.
Leclerc then called for a war of extermination of all
rebels.

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Question 1: What was the primary action ordered by Leclerc to prevent uprisings among former slaves?

A) To arm all former slaves
B) To disarm all former slaves
C) To negotiate peace treaties
D) To recruit former slaves for the French army

Correct Answer: B) To disarm all former slaves

Question 2: Why did the fighting resume among the black population?

A) They wanted to join the French army
B) They feared the return of the slave plantation system
C) They were promised freedom
D) They were encouraged by foreign governments

Correct Answer: B) They feared the return of the slave plantation system

Question 3: What disease impacted Napoleon's troops in 1802?

A) Malaria
B) Smallpox
C) Yellow fever
D) Influenza

Correct Answer: C) Yellow fever

Question 4: How did yellow fever originate in the New World according to the extract?

A) From infected animals
B) From European settlers
C) From slave ships arriving from Africa
D) From contaminated water supplies

Correct Answer: C) From slave ships arriving from Africa

Question 5: How did the resistance to yellow fever compare between the slaves and the French troops?

A) Slaves had no resistance at all
B) Slaves were much more resistant to the disease
C) French troops had a higher resistance
D) Both groups were equally resistant

Correct Answer: B) Slaves were much more resistant to the disease

Question 6: What consequence did yellow fever have on the French forces?

A) It made them stronger
B) It weakened them significantly
C) It had no effect on their fighting capability
D) It motivated them to fight harder

Correct Answer: B) It weakened them significantly

Question 7: What strategy did rebel fighters employ as the French forces weakened?

A) They retreated to the countryside
B) They attacked French supply lines
C) They drove French troops and civilians into the cities
D) They negotiated a truce

Correct Answer: C) They drove French troops and civilians into the cities

Question 8: What was the outcome of the overcrowding in the cities during the epidemic?

A) It provided safety and shelter
B) It led to increased food supplies
C) It spread the disease faster
D) It allowed for better coordination among troops

Correct Answer: C) It spread the disease faster

Question 9: What did Leclerc call for as a result of the situation with the rebels?

A) A peace treaty
B) A negotiation with the rebels
C) A war of extermination of all rebels
D) A withdrawal of French troops

Correct Answer: C) A war of extermination of all rebels

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