How was French relationship with Native Americans in the beginning of French Colonial Louisiana?

Very good, developed strong trading relationships

What was the purpose of the Natchitoches settlement?

To create wealth for France by making a trading post with the Natives

What was John Law's company? Was it successful?

Mississippi Company, and no it burst creating the Mississippi Bubble

Why was New Orleans built by the Mississippi River?

It was good for trade and agriculture

What was a major problem with New Orleans location?

It was below sea level and caused flooding

What was the solution to the flooding in New Orleans?

The grid system (NOLA Chocolate bar)

What were the three parts of government in French Colonial LA?

The Superior Council, Governor, and Commissaire Ordonnateur

What was the Code Noir?

A strict slave code implemented by the French

Was the Code Noir successful?

No, because no one listened to it

What caused the Natchez Revolt of 1729?

French settlers taking Native farmland

What was the result of the Natchez Revolt?

200 French killed, 300 Natives enslaved

Why did France give up LA to Spain?

They had war debts to pay from the French and Indian War and could not afford the colony

Who was the first governor of Spanish Colonial LA? Was he successful?

Don Antonio Ulloa, no he was insurrected by the Louisiana colonists

Why was O'Reilly nicknamed Bloody O'Reilly?

He to Louisiana and executed 13 Insurrectionists in order to gain control after the Insurrection of 1768

How was the Spanish Government set up?

It was centered around the Govenor and Cabildo

How did enslaved Louisianas spread their culture?

By meeting in Congo square and sharing dancing, singing, and cuisine

How did Spain impact Louisiana's architecture?

After New Orleans burnt down in the fires of 1788 and 1794 New Orleans was rebuilt in a Spanish Style.

Describe the Acadians

Immigrated from Novia Scotia, original Cajuns, blended their culture with Naive Americans, Germans, and Africans

Immigrated from the Canary Islands, Herded Cattle, Settled in Southeast LA, spread Spanish culture and cuisine in LA

Describe the Haitians

Fled to LA after the Haitian Revolution, knowledgeable about sugar, spread voodoo, and created red beans and rice

Describe Gens de Couleur Libres in Spanish Colonial LA

Bought houses, skilled trade workers, Catholics

Describe the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso

Gave Louisiana back to France and Napoleon after Spain could no longer afford it due to war debts

Unit 3 6th Grade (Chapters 5&6) Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who claimed the Mississippi River Basin for France?

Back

La Salle

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Louisiana named after?

Back

King Louis XIV of France

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was French Colonial Louisianas economy like?

Back

Cash Crops and Trade

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the physical environment like in Louisiana?

Back

Wetlands/Swamps

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the climate like in Louisiana?

Back

hot and humid summers but mild winters

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which city did John Baptiste Bienville create?

Back

New Orleans

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the first capital of French Louisiana?

Back

Fort Maurepas/Biloxi

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