Flashcard on Spanish Control of Louisiana

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How did Spanish officials attempt to limit the problems of governing Louisiana?

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By keeping the French language and customs

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In 1795, what gave the United States Spanish territory in present day Louisiana and Alabama?

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The Treaty of San Lorenzo

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Spain helped the American colonies fight the British in the American Revolution because:

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All of the above.

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What treaty gave control of Louisiana back to the French? Options: Treaty of Paris, Treaty of San Ildefonso, Treaty of Versailles, Treaty of Utrecht

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Treaty of San Ildefonso

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Who was the first Governor of Spanish controlled Louisiana?

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Ulloa

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What was the difference between slaves under French rule and Spanish rule, when it came to customs and traditions?

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Slaves under Spanish rule were allowed to maintain their customs and traditions, while those under French rule were not.

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What did the Louisiana purchase do to the size of the United States?

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Doubled the size

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Why was Ulloa considered a weak governor?

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He had no military support

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How many people were living in Louisiana when it became a Spanish colony?

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7500

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Most Acadian settlements were along which river?

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Atchafalaya River