Question: How did the mainstream Dominican perspective considers Haitian? Question options: Unlike Dominicans, Haitian had African elements, and therefore they were "savage" and "outside" of civilization. Haitians and Dominicans had similar history of colonization and slavery, and therefore, Haitian were considered as their brothers and sisters. Dominicans had a negative attitudes towards Haitians because of the Haitian elites' acceptance of French culture. Dominicans felt a sense of connection with Haitian because of the use of same language and cultural tradition.