Test Three - 8th Grade Social Studies

Which statement best describe's Louisiana's population as a U.S. territory? 1802-1812

• The population was majority whites with European ancestry(France,

  Spain,Germany)

• The population was almost equal between white residents and enslaved Africans

• The population was a large majority (75% plus) of Free People of Color.

• The population is unknown about this period of Louisiana's history.

Which group of Haitain Immigrants brought their culture of the French language and Catholic faith to Louisiana in the 1810's?

• Gens De Coleur(People of Color

• White Creoles

• Isleano

• La Ninas

Which two Spanish Laws were more lenient to Louisiana's enslaved peoples and Free People of Color

• Manumission, or self purchase for buying one's ow

• Spain's slave codes were actually stricter than France or America's slave laws.

• Free People of Color were guaranteed certains rights - ownership of slaves,protection from police

• Enslaved people under Spanish law were able to be freed after 10 years of force

• Spain abolished slavery in 1793, freeing all slaves in Louisiana the next year.

This country purchased Louisiana in 1802, and took control of its governement and people in 1803.

• The United States of America

• The United Kingdom

• The Inca Empire

• The First Republic of France.

Which two groups opposed the 1811 slave revolt in the German Coast?

• U.S. Soldiers under Gov. Claiborne in New Orleans

• Free People of Color

• White Creole planters between the German Coast and New

• Spanish Officials in Toledo,Spain.

Which event brough Louisiana's white populations (French Creole,Cajun,German,etc) together through a common fear?

• The German Coast Slave Revolt

• The West Florida Campaigns

• The Defense of the Atchafalaya

• The Red River Massacre

In order for Louisiana to become a full American state, what had to be done?

• Democratically elected officials had to write a state constituiton.

• Appointed leaders had to write a charter.

• Louisiana would not be allowed to join the U.S. due to their French/Spanish history

• 12 judges had to decide to let democratically elected officiasl to write a state constitution.

Which U.S. commander won the Battle of New Orleans - which launched his political career to U.S. President?

• Andrew Jackson

• Edward

• William C.C. Claiborne

• Jean Lafitte

Which two groups stopped fueding and cooperated to win the Battle of NoLa?

• French&Spanish Creoles and Anglo-Americans

• Cajuns and Pirates

• English and Dutch Settlers

• French Creoles and Italian Immigrants

Select two true facts about the American victory over Britain at the Battle of NoLa.

• The victory secured the Treaty of Ghent-ending the war and returning to prewar boundaries.

• American forces had less than 100 casualties and killed two British generals.

• British forces were able to take parts of New Orleans during the first siege

• U.S. forces were able to defeat the British in a naval battle in the Gulf of Mexico

• Americans won, but suffered thousands of casualties and lost land around the Great Lakes.