Question

1. which modern-day country was a french colony during the 18th century?

a. haiti
b. argentina
c. cuba
d. mexico

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Haiti (then Saint - Domingue) was a French colony in the 18th century. The Haitian Revolution (late 18th - early 19th century) ended French colonial rule.
• Option B: Argentina was a Spanish colony, not French.
• Option C: Cuba was a Spanish colony, not French.
• Option D: Mexico was a Spanish colony, not French.

Answer:

A. Haiti