How did France contribute to the emergence of poverty in Haiti after gaining independence?
Responses
Refused to recognize independence in fear of a slave revolt in France
Refused to recognize independence in fear of a slave revolt in France - incorrect
Required Haiti to pay compensation for lost revenue from slavery
Required Haiti to pay compensation for lost revenue from slavery - not selected, this is the correct answer
Encouraged the US to colonize Haiti
Encouraged the US to colonize Haiti - no response given
Burned fields of cash crops in Haiti