Which social class in Saint-Domingue was composed of wealthy white landowners who often sought greater autonomy from France?
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Correct answer: Grands blancs
The 'grands blancs' were the elite plantation owners. They initially supported the French Revolution to gain more control over local trade but opposed extending rights to non-whites.
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