Spanish Louisiana Review Pt 2

Front

Louisiana was transferred from France to Spain by the Treaty of _______.

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Fountainebleu

Front

Why did the British consider the Acadians their enemies?

Back

The Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to the British.

Front

Who was the first Spanish governor of Louisiana?

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Antonio de Ulloa

Front

Which statement BEST explains why Alejandro O'Reilly was chosen to replace Antonio de Ulloa as Louisiana's governor? Options: O'Reilly was more forceful than Ulloa, O'Reilly was related to Spanish King Carlos, Ulloa was unpopular with the French colonists, Ulloa was unsuccessful in his dealings with the Indians

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O'Reilly was more forceful than Ulloa

Front

Which explains why Governor Antonio de Ulloa’s arrival in Louisiana was met with an unenthusiastic response from the colonists?

Back

The French colonists had no desire to change their lifestyle, economy, and traditions for a Spanish leader.

Front

Which explains why Ulloa hesitated to take formal control of the Louisiana colony? Options: a smallpox outbreak and few medical supplies, language barriers and an unwelcoming population, a limited number of troops and an unwelcoming population, conflicts with Native American groups and a smallpox outbreak

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a limited number of troops and an unwelcoming population

Front

Which of the following reasons caused Spain to want to take possession of Louisiana from the French?
to end Acadian migration into Louisiana territory,
to gain control of Fort Toulouse in north of Mobile,
to protect their land claims in Mexico from the British,
to connect their Canadian holdings with their other territories

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to protect their land claims in Mexico from the British

Front

Why didn’t the British attempt to stop the transfer of the Louisiana colony to Spain?

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It was completed in secret and they were unaware.

Front

Who headed the second Spanish arrival in Louisiana?

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Alejandro O’Reilly

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How did O’Reilly’s arrival in Louisiana differ from Ulloa’s?

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Spain provided a great show of military support.