HaitiLibre Quiz

History 1.1 HAITI

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This quiz celebrates Haiti's heroic saga, from its hard-won freedom to its quest for democracy. By rediscovering these key moments, we honor the courage of our ancestors and strengthen our patriotic spirit. Young and old alike, let yourselves be inspired by our proud history !
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What mystical ceremony, held in August 1791, marked the starting point of the general slave revolt in Saint-Domingue ?

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THE CORRECT ANSWER: The Bois-Caïman Ceremony

The Bois-Caïman ceremony, which took place on the night of August 14, 1791, is the founding act of the Haitian Revolution. Under the guidance of Vodou priest Dutty Boukman and priestess Cécile Fatiman, slaves from various plantations gathered to swear an oath to live free or die. This mystical and political pact broke the psychological chains of servitude, sparking an unprecedented insurrection in the northern plains. This event was not merely a local revolt, but the beginning of the end for the most profitable colonial slave system of the time. By uniting the rebels around a shared identity and an oath of solidarity, Bois-Caïman transformed oppressed men and women into a determined army. It is the enduring symbol of Haitian resistance, a reminder that our freedom was born of spiritual courage and unwavering unity in the face of tyranny.