Review for Territorial Louisiana Flashcard

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Which explains how the United States gained control of West Florida?

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They annexed it.

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Which conclusion can be drawn about Louisiana's return to "parishes" following Claiborne's appointment as Governor? Options: Religion played a large role in territorial politics., Claiborne didn't have firm control over the new territory., Louisiana residents refused to adopt anything viewed as American changing their way of life., Compromises were made between American ideas and Louisiana's French and Spanish colonial past.

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Compromises were made between American ideas and Louisiana's French and Spanish colonial past.

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What is manumission?

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masters setting slaves free

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In 1809, when Governor Claiborne accepted 9,000 refugees, including 3,000 slaves, from the Dominican Republic, which law did he violate?

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1804 ban on slave import to Louisiana

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What was the purpose of the West Florida Revolt?

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West Florida wanted to be apart of the United States. They rebelled against the Spanish.

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Why was the Louisiana territory not immediately given statehood?

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Jefferson thought its citizens needed time to learn about America and its form of government.

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Who was allowed to vote in Louisiana?

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only white men

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Which statement best explains why statehood was beneficial to Louisiana and its people? A. Its citizens were guaranteed the same rights as U.S. citizens. B. It had to accept the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution. C. It was allowed to negotiate directly with Spain about its borders. D. Its enslaved people were granted freedom.

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Its citizens were guaranteed the same rights as U.S. citizens.

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After Louisiana became a state, who was elected the 1st governor? Options: John Many, Julien Poydras, William C.C. Claiborne, Henry Miller Shreve

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William C.C. Claiborne

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On what day did Louisiana officially become a state? Options: December 24, 1814, January 8, 1815, April 30, 1812, June 18, 1812

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April 30, 1812