Question

why did the spanish and the british try to seize saint - domingue during the french revolution?
a. because saint - domingue did not have a ruler during the french revolution
b. because they wanted to expand their territories by fighting the french
c. because the african slaves sought their help during this time
d. because the french were too busy with their own revolution to fight for their colony

Explanation:

Saint-Domingue (Haiti) was an extremely profitable French colony. During the French Revolution, France was consumed by internal conflict and political upheaval, leaving it unable to dedicate sufficient military resources to defend its overseas territory. This created an opportunity for Spain and Britain to attempt to seize the colony, as France could not mount an effective defense. The other options are incorrect: Saint-Domingue had colonial administration (A), territorial expansion was a motive but dependent on France's weakness, not just fighting the French (B), and enslaved people primarily led their own uprising rather than seeking European powers' help (C).

Answer:

D. Because the French were too busy with their own revolution to fight for their colony