LA's Early Explorers

Which group of people lived in LA first?

• French

• Cajuns

• Spanish

• Native Americans

According to Source 1, who reached the Mississippi River and claimed LA for France?

• Columbus

• de Soto

• Bienville

• La Salle

Based on Source 1, LA was named in honor of ____________.

• France's King Louis XIV

• Spain's King Louis XIV

• French explorer Louis

• La Salle

Which of the following is a person that lives in a certain area?

• explorer

• inhabitant

• resources

• unique

Based on Source 1, what was La Salle's purpose for exploring the region that would become Louisiana?

• to trade furs with Native Americans

• to find a water route to China

• to build a fort near Memphis

• to find new land for the King

Based on Source 2, which statements best describe why Louisiana was a hard place to settle?

Select THREE answers.

• The Native Americans were mean to the settlers.

• Louisiana had a very harsh environment.

• There was not enough food for the settlers.

• They did not have houses to live in.

• Diseases affected many people.

Which of the following best defines things people use?

• timeline

• unique

• resources

• explorer

Using Source 3, what is the most likely reason for the French settling in LA?

• grow large crops for trade

• build friendships with Native Americans

• use the Mississippi River to trade furs

• claim new land for France

Based on Source 2 and Source 4, how did the French rely on the Native Americans in their new colony of LA?

Select TWO answers.

• to help grow crops

• trade furs

• tools for hunting and fishing

• trade goods for food

• to show which waterways to travel

What do we call something that is different or special?

• timeline

• unique

• resources

• explorer