MS Unit 2 Review

This Spanish governor of Natchez was a wise, popular ruler who offered religious freedom in the area.

• DeSoto

• Gayoso

• Bienville

• LaSalle

This document gave all land east of the MS River to the newly formed country of America.

• Proclamation of 1763

• Treaty of Paris of 1763

• Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Treaty of San Lorenzo

Which of the following statements is FALSE about our first two constitutions, the one in 1817 and the one in 1832?

• Both allowed slavery.

• Both prohibited blacks from voting.

• Both prohibited women from voting.

• Both prohibited poor men from voting.

Why did Hernando de Soto come to explore the area around the MS River?

• to find gold and become famous

• to find a waterway to the Atlantic Ocean

• to introduce pigs to America

• all of the above

When James Willing entered Natchez, he was greeted very politely by the its residents. Which aspect is being discussed?

• political

• social

• economic

• all of the above

When the indigo factory was dumping chemicals into the MS River, causing the nearby cattle to die, a new anti-pollution law was passed. Which aspect?

• political

• economic

• social

• both political and economic

Cotton became the primary crop in the MS Territory, and some landowners grew extremely wealthy from supplying the world's cotton. Which aspect?

• social

• political

• economic

• all of the above

Which French governor was responsible for a set of laws in how slaves could be treated?

• De Soto

• La Salle

• Gayoso

• Bienville

Why were the three countries of France, England, and Spain all fighting over which country had more control in the New World [North America]?

• they all wanted the gold found here

• they all wanted to control the trade and commerce here

• they all wanted to control the MS River for military reasons

• all of the above

Which of the following is TRUE about antebellum politics in the newly formed state of Mississippi?

• Rallies were often short and sweet.

• Both Republicans and Democrats held lots of power in Mississippi.

• Rallies were often hours long and could be very violent.

• Rallies were mostly held indoors, in large arenas.