Unit 3 Colonization of Louisiana

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. Choose two reasons why countries settled in Louisiana.

• The land around New Orleans had gold and silver.

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

• A colony could be built for trade and trading was an important way of making money.

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

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

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

• Goods brought into one country from another is an import.

• Goods brought into one country from another is an export.

• Goods brought into one country from another is a surplus.

• Goods brought into one country from another is an extra.

Which statement best explains why this New Orleans building above shows a Spanish influence?

• Louisiana was once ruled by the Spanish.

• 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. 

• They 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 mostly 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.

Describe two ways that the environment and natural resources influenced the early settlements in Louisiana

Answer explanation

2 Main ways: grow crops and use Mississippi River.

Louisiana had fertile soil which helped settlers grow crops. They farmed these natural resources so which they could use them in their home or sell them. They could use the Mississippi River to easily trade and travel. With the natural resources of New Orleans, they could also see other ships coming.