Which of the following is a characteristic shared by the Haitian and French revolutions?
A. inspired by Enlightenment ideals
B. a political goal of self-governance
C. a political goal to abolish the old order
D. slaves were a major force behind the revolutionary movement
One characteristic that was shared by the Haitian and French revolutions was "B. a political goal of self-governance," although they were also indeed inspired indirectly by the Enlightenment.