Answer:
The correct answer is <u>B</u>: Slaves revolted against France and its leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, to win their independence in 1804.
Explanation:
Haiti is an island country in Central America, on Hispaniola Island. Christopher Columbus discovered Hispaniola in 1492 during his first voyage towards India. After the island had been discovered and conquered, the Spaniards exploited the island for gold and converted almost all inhabitants into slaves.
In 1697, French hunters inhabited the western part of the island and built their settlements. By the time, the western part of Hispaniola became the richest colony in the 18th century as the French brought African slaves to work and produce sugar and other industrial goods.
But, the strong influence of the French Revolution resulted in the launching of the Haitian Slave Revolt against slavery and Napoleon’s government. After thirteen years of struggle, French forces were defeated on 1 January 1804 – when Haiti finally became an independent nation.
Answer:
B - Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Hernan Cortes a Spanish Conquistador and an explorer came to the new land called Mexico. He was best known for conquering the Aztec Empire
Explanation:
Hernan Cortez heard of many exploratory voyages of Christopher Columbus and decided to visit the new lands. He reached Hispaniola, Santa Domingo and he was the given the job of a notary and stayed in the island for four years. He landed at Yucatan peninsula with his five hundred men and he also felt friendly with a native woman who was able to translate for him. Cortez heard of the golden treasures in Aztec empire, He requested a meeting with the monarch of Aztec but it was turned down frequently. He decided to march towards the capital of Aztec and joined hands with the people who were against the emperor.
He also arrived at a city called Cholula where people conspired to kill him in his sleep but he killed many thousands of priests and civilians and burnt their houses. By this time, Cortez gained name and fame among the civilians and the emperor of Aztec considered him to be the human sent by God and he surrendered all gold treasures to Cortez. The emperor of Aztec was made a slave and after which got him killed. He renamed Aztec capital to be known as Mexico. Thus he built a new settlement.
Answer: Burglary is an example of crime against habitation.
Explanation: Burglary, also called breaking and entering and sometimes housebreaking, is illegally entering a building or other areas to do something illegal there. Usually, that offense is theft, but most jurisdictions include others within the ambit of burglary.
