Unit 3 Topic 2

Using the map and what you know about Louisiana, what is the name of the body of water that the Mississippi River flows into?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Atlantic Ocean

• Lake Pontchartrain

• Red River

Which natural feature was most important to the early Spanish and French explorers as shown in the map in Source 1?

• Fort Frontenac

• Mississippi River

• Great Lakes

• Illinois River

Why did the early settlers build in the area shown in Source 2?

• The location was within a few days travel to South America.

• The New World was filled with gold and valuable other treasures that were readily taken from the waterways.

• The Indian Beads that were found in the region were in high demand in Spain.

• The Mississippi River was a valuable natural resource that could benefit their economic plans.

Countries began to settle in other parts of the world for several reasons. Which is a reason why countries settled in Louisiana?

• The land around New Orleans had gold and silver.

• Louisiana had natural resources which people could use and sell.

• The French needed a place to have a Mardi Gras Parade.

• A colony could be built for fishing and boating. This was an important was of making money.

What is the name of the goods brought into New Orleans from other countries?

• import

• export

• surplus

• extra

Which statement explains why New Orleans buildings show Spanish influence?

• Louisiana was once ruled by Spain.

• Louisiana was located on a Spanish trade route.

• The Spanish built most of the houses in Louisiana.

• The Spanish established the first settlements in Louisiana.

Based on Source 3, how did German settlers meet their needs by changing the land in the areas they settled?

• They dug holes to look for gold.

• They cleared land to build farms.

• The built seaports to encourage trade.

• They grew potatoes to feed themselves.

Based on Source 3, how did German immigrants mainly change Louisiana?

• They helped feed the people of the settlement.

• They made a lot of money by farming.

• They blended with other cultures to create a new culture.

• They established a new form of government.

Which statement best describes Louisiana culture?

• Louisiana culture is most influenced by the Spanish.

• Louisiana culture has blended parts of other cultures.

• Louisiana culture has become more like cultures in other states.

• Louisiana culture has been copied by other states.