Question

read the passage from sugar changed the world
the leaders of the american revolution kept close watch as the former slaves fought for their freedom in haiti. but that fight split the founding fathers—who had their own conflicts about how to deal with slavery in the new united states. when john adams was president, he sent guns and supplies to toussaint to help in the struggle against the french. thomas jefferson, though, was terrified by the success of the haitian revolution.
when thomas jefferson succeeded adams, he saw haiti only as a threat. he expected ex - slaves from the island to spread into america, preaching freedom and rebellion to the slaves. \unless something is done, \ he warned, \and soon done, we shall be the murderers of our own children...; the revolutionary storm now sweeping the globe will be upon us. \ so he refused to
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 jeffersons views on the dangers of enslaved haitians rebelling
□ by describing john adamss actions to support haiti in its fight against the french
□ by revealing the founding fathers views that haiti was americas only sister republic
□ by illustrating thomas jeffersons view that the haitian rebellion could lead to a rebellion of the enslaved in america

Explanation:

• The passage shows that different US political leaders (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson) had different stances on Haiti. John Adams supported Haiti in its fight against the French (by sending guns and supplies), which is described in the text.
• Thomas Jefferson was terrified of the Haitian revolution. His views are quoted, where he warns about the potential spread of ex - slaves preaching freedom and rebellion to American slaves.
• Also, it illustrates Jefferson's view that the Haitian rebellion could lead to a rebellion of the enslaved in America as he feared the spread of the revolutionary ideas.

Answer:

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