Unit 3 Ch 5: French Colonial Louisiana

How was the early Louisiana territory divided?

• Upper and Lower Louisiana

• Into the Louisiana Territory and the Orleans District.
• Into the New Orleans Territory and the Louisiana District.

Identify the three geographical regions of the Louisiana Colony that is now the state of Louisiana

• Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains
• Mississippi River Delta, Gulf Coast, Central Plains
• Hudson Bay, Great Plains, Pacific Coast
• Amazon Rainforest, Sahara Desert, Himalayas

Why was farming unsuccessful for many people in some areas of the Louisiana colony?

• Lack of access to farming tools
• Challenging environmental conditions
• Inadequate farming techniques
• Lack of available land

What were two common sources of income in the Louisiana colony’s early years?

• Tourism and technology
• Textile manufacturing and shipping
• Agriculture and fur trade
• Fishing and mining

What are three accomplishments of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville?

• He joined the Spanish Navy

• He was commander of Fort Maurepas

• He was Governor of Louisiana Colony

• He and his brother moved the Capital of Louisiana to Mobile

Why did Louisiana settlers need to develop strong relationships with Native American tribes?

• To rely on their knowledge and survival skills
• To convert them to Christianity
• To establish military alliances
• To trade goods and resources

For what three things did French settlers rely on Native American people?

• Warfare

• Trading

• Medicine

• Religion

• Survival skills

Why was Antoine Crozat given sole proprietorship of the Louisiana colony?

• He was a wealthy French businessman who was willing to invest in the colony and develop its resources.
• He won a lottery that granted him sole proprietorship of the colony.
• He was the only person interested in owning the Louisiana colony.
• He was a close friend of the French king and received the colony as a gift.

What is the name of the main trading post for French and Native American people in Louisiana?

• Fort de Natchitoches

• Fort Duquesne
• Fort Ticonderoga
• Fort de Chartres

Why did Spain establish missions around this trading post?

• To promote trade and economic development in the region.
• To establish a military presence in the area.
• To exploit the natural resources of the region.
• To convert the indigenous population to Christianity and to establish control over the region.