Which of the following is NOT a correct explanation of why the Haitian revolution succeeded?
A) Five hundred gens de couleur were veterans of the American revolution.
B) The large maroon population supported the revolution.
C) Toussaint Louverture was an effective strategist.
D) The revolutionaries had the support of British and Spanish forces.
E) The French army was struck down with yellow fever.
Answer: D) The revolutionaries had the support of British and Spanish forces.
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