Question

which of the following was a major cause of the haitian revolution? a. napoleon bonaparte began capturing enslaved haitians to fight his wars in europe. b. popular enlightenment thinkers traveled to haiti to help support its fight for equality. c. local authorities refused to recognize the citizenship of the affranchis. d. toussaint louverture was imprisoned by the french.

Explanation:

The affranchis (free - people of color) in Haiti were often denied full citizenship rights by local authorities. This led to discontent and was a major contributing factor to the Haitian Revolution as the affranchis, along with enslaved Africans, sought greater rights and equality. Napoleon's actions came later, Enlightenment thinkers did not directly travel to Haiti to support the fight, and Toussaint Louverture's imprisonment was a later event in the revolution's timeline.

Answer:

C. Local authorities refused to recognize the citizenship of the affranchis.