Flashcard on Louisiana History

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What is the modern equivalent of parishes in Louisiana?

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Counties

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How many parishes is Louisiana divided into today?

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Sixty-four

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What cultural influence is still visible in Louisiana's architecture?

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Spanish

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What language did Spanish officials in Louisiana often speak?

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French

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What event led to Spain entering the Revolutionary War? Options: The French Revolution, The American colonies' independence, The Spanish Civil War, The War of 1812

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The American colonies' independence

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Who was the governor of Louisiana during the Revolutionary War?

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Bernardo de Gálvez

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Which battles did the Spanish win under Bernardo de Gálvez? Options: Yorktown and Saratoga, Manchac and Baton Rouge, Gettysburg and Antietam, Lexington and Concord

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Manchac and Baton Rouge

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What was the composition of the fighting force led by Gálvez?

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Creole, Spanish, and free people of color

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What was the secret treaty called that involved the return of Louisiana to France from Spain?

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Treaty of San Ildefonso

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Why was the Treaty of San Ildefonso kept a secret?

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To maintain peace with Great Britain