Unit 3 - Colonial Louisiana - LEAP Review

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New Orleans

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Founded in 1718 for trade and defense at Mississippi River.

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Treaty of Fontainebleau

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Secretly transferred Louisiana from France to Spain in 1762.

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Third Treaty of San Ildefonso

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Officially returned Louisiana from Spain to France in 1800.

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What factors influenced migration?

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Economic opportunities, religious freedom, land grants attracted diverse groups.

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Cultural exchange

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Groups interacting through trade, agriculture, and social institutions.

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What type of agriculture did the subtropical climate support?

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Supported agriculture like sugarcane, cotton, rice, and indigo.

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What economic activities were included?

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Included agriculture, trade, fishing, fur trapping, and mining.

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What cultural influences were present in the cultural blend?

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French, Spanish, African, Native American influences in language, cuisine.

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What did the Napoleonic Code introduce?

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Introduced civil law framework influencing Louisiana's legal system.

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What did the Code Noir regulate?

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Laws regulating treatment and rights of enslaved people in colonies.