- Home
- / François Duvalier
- / What rampant issue led to Haitians being highly fearful under Duvalier's rule?
What rampant issue led to Haitians being highly fearful under Duvalier's rule?
Famine
Dissent repression
Tsunami threats
Foreign invasion
Answer
Dissent repression, the act of using violent or oppressive means to prevent people from speaking out against a government, was rampant under the rule of Haitian dictator François “Papa Doc” Duvalier. Duvalier ruled Haiti with an iron fist from 1957 until his death in 1971.
Dictating History: Unraveling François Duvalier's Rule in Haiti
More Questions
After his first election, what did Duvalier's regime quickly become?
What was the fate of Duvalier's opponents under his rule?
What was notably oppressive about Duvalier's 1961 re-election?
What prevented any form of dissent during Duvalier's rule?
What was the name of Duvalier's government death squad?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox