How did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen lead to the independence of Haiti? (1 point)
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen automatically freed the O all enslaved people in French territories, making the colony of Saint-Domingue
independent.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written by Haitian leader Toussaint Louverture to inspire the affranchis.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen inspired the American Revolution, and the people of Saint-Domingue followed its example.
The enslaved people in the colony of Saint-Dominque started a revolution
When the declaration was not adopted by the colonists.
The correct answer is:
The enslaved people in the colony of Saint-Dominque started a revolution.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen did not automatically free enslaved people in French territories, including the colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti). However, the ideals and principles of the declaration, which emphasized equality and rights for all individuals, inspired the enslaved people in Saint-Domingue to rise up against their oppressors and fight for their freedom. This led to the Haitian Revolution, which eventually resulted in the independence of Haiti in 1804.