History of Louisiana Territory

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How did LaSalle contribute to the development of Louisiana? Establishing trade routes, Founding New Orleans, Building the first fort

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Claiming the region for France

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Who explored the Mississippi River?

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Jolliet and Marquette

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How did Spanish officials attempt to limit the problems of governing Louisiana? Options: Implementing strict trade regulations, Maintaining the French language and customs, Establishing a strong military presence, Encouraging French settlers to leave

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Maintaining the French language and customs

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In 1795, what did the Spanish territory in present-day Louisiana and Alabama give to the United States?

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The Treaty of San 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 primarily change Louisiana?

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Introducing new agricultural techniques

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Which treaty returned control of Louisiana to the French? Options: Treaty of Paris, Treaty of Versailles, Treaty of San Ildefonso, 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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Was New Orleans intentionally built near which geographical feature? Options: Mississippi River, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes, Atlantic Ocean

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Mississippi River

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What were the two main reasons why 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.