Question

question 9 of 10
which of the following describes a similarity between affranchis and african slaves in saint-domingue before the haitian revolution?
a. both were forced to work on plantations owned by french aristocrats.
b. both were frequently forced to fight in napoleons armies.
c. both were required to give most of their earnings to the french government.
d. both were denied political rights because of their race.

Explanation:

Affranchis (free people of color) and African slaves in Saint - Domingue before the Haitian Revolution faced racial discrimination. Slaves were in bondage, and affranchis, though free, still had limited rights compared to white French settlers. Racial hierarchy was a key factor.

• Option A: Affranchis were not forced to work on plantations like slaves.
• Option B: There is no indication that either group was frequently forced to fight in Napoleon's armies before the Haitian Revolution (Napoleon's rise was later, and the Haitian Revolution started before his major military expansions in some contexts).
• Option C: There is no evidence that affranchis or slaves were required to give most of their earnings (slaves had no earnings in the traditional sense as they were property) to the French government in this context.
• Option D: Racial discrimination led to denial of political rights for both groups. Slaves had no political rights, and affranchis had restricted rights compared to white French due to their race.

Answer:

D. Both were denied political rights because of their race.