Chapter 4 - Louisiana's Territorial Period

How did the U.S. government respond to the territorial issue in West Florida in the early 1800s?

• The government gave the land to Spain.

• The government established a buffer zone.

• The government claimed the land for the United States.

• The government allowed West Floridians to establish a free and independent state.

Which ideas about statehood for Louisiana did the U.S. Congress debate? Select 2 correct answers.

• Rights of free people of color

• Eastern and western boundaries

• Parishes as units of local government

• Wording of Preamble of Louisiana constitution

The Louisiana State Constitution ______ the rights of free colored men.

• excluded

• included

• ignored

• prioritized

The Louisiana State Constitution ______ a strong executive branch.

• included

• excluded

• weakened

• abolished

The United States thought that the eastern boundary was the ______.

• Colorado River

• Perdido River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Rio Grande

Spain thought that the western boundary was the ______.

• Perdido River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

Place the following events in order to answer: What was the effect of tensions over the western boundary of the territory of Orleans?

• Spain believed that the Arroyo Hondo was the western boundary.

• A buffer zone called the neutral strip was created.

• The United States believed that the Rio Grande was the boundary.

• Tensions arose over the western boundary of the territory of Orleans.

• The possibility of war between the countries increased.

Who captured the Fort at Baton Rouge?

• West Floridians

• The United States

• Spain

Who held Fort Baton Rogue before its capture?

• West Floridians

• The United States

• Spain

Who claimed Fort Baton Rogue soon after its capture?

• West Floridians

• The United States

• Spain