Question

How did the rule of Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier impact Haiti?

1) Haiti became a more democratic nation.
2) Haiti became a more stable nation.
3) Many Haitians left the country to escape abuses and poor economic conditions.
4) Successful economic and political reforms attracted many immigrants to Haiti.

Answer 1

Many Haitians left the country to escape abuses and poor economic conditions.

Answer 2

Many Haitians left the country to escape abuses and poor economic conditions under the rule of Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. Option 3 is correct.

François Duvalier was the President of Haiti from 1957 to 1971. He was elected president in 1957 on a populist and black nationalist platform. In 1958, his regime became totalitarian and despotic. An undercover government death squad, the Tonton Macoute, murdered opponents indiscriminately, and was considered so pervasive that Haitians became highly fearful of conveying dissent, even in private.