History of Louisiana Territory

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How did LaSalle contribute to the development of Louisiana? Options: By establishing trade routes, By claiming the region for France, By founding New Orleans, By building the first fort

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By claiming the region for France

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Who explored the Mississippi River?

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jolliett and marquette

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How did Spanish officials attempt to limit the problems of governing Louisiana? Options: By implementing strict trade regulations, By keeping the French language and customs, By establishing a strong military presence, By encouraging French settlers to leave

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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 Lorenzo

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Which countries had control of Louisiana at some point during the Seven Years’ War?

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France and Spain

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How did German immigrants mainly change Louisiana? Options: By introducing new agricultural techniques, By influencing the local cuisine, By establishing the first public schools, By building the first railroads

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By introducing new agricultural techniques

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What treaty gave control of Louisiana back to the French?

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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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New Orleans was to be intentionally built near which geographic feature?

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Mississippi River

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What were the two main reasons King Louis XIV sent d'Iberville to colonize the Mississippi River only 17 years after La Salle?

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To secure Louisiana for France and control the fur trade.