What was the international reaction to Haitian independence in 1804?
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Correct answer: Haiti was diplomatically isolated by major powers who feared the spread of slave revolts
Slave-holding nations like the United States and European colonial powers feared that Haiti's example would inspire their own slaves to rebel. Consequently, they refused to recognize Haiti's independence for decades.
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