Social Studies Review

How did the Southern Cotton production influence the long-term settlement patterns of African Americans in Louisiana and the Deep South?

• Cotton production has had no effect on the African American population.

• African American population has remained the same since the increase in cotton production.

• The African American population is highest in areas that produced cotton.

Why did slaves value their time at Congo Square? Choose 2 Answers

• To see family members

• To vote and complete civic duties

• To conduct political Campaigns

• To play music, dance, buy food, and sing

Why was New Orleans the 4th largest port in the world?

• It's climate was ideal for shipping raw materials around the world.

• It has a strategic location next to the Mississippi River, and was used to export cotton all over the world.

Which of the following is TRUE about steamboats in the Antebellum period in Louisiana? Choose 2 Answers.

• It was not a cost effective way of traveling.

• It shortened travel time from city to city using the Mississippi River.

• It diminished the role of trains.

• It increased trade in cities such as New Orleans.

Which statement best describes Louisiana’s economy during the antebellum period?

• Louisiana had one of the most important ports in the United States for the export of goods.

• Louisiana had one of the largest railroad networks in the United States for the export of goods.

• Louisiana’s agricultural products were rarely exported to other countries.

What does Antebellum mean?

• It's time for break

• Before Mardis Gras

• Before Lunch

• Before the War

Which statement describes the most significant effect of lberville's actions on behalf of his country?

• Spain brought its first colonist to the territory of Louisiana

• France established its first colony in the territory of Louisiana

Which statement best explains how the culture of Louisiana was affected by the settlement of the Acadians?

• It led to the spread of the Cajun Culture throughout Louisiana.

• It resulted in the spread of African traditions

Describe Code Noir.

• Code Noir was good for slave owners.

• Code Noir only controlled slaves.

• Code Noirs offered some protections for slave families.

Which of the following described the land claimed by La Salle for France?

• All of the land drained by the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

• Only the land that surrounded the mouth of the Mississippi River.