Exploration and Settlement in Louisiana

Who led the expedition down the Mississippi River in 1682?

• René-Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

What name did La Salle give to the river basin he claimed for France?

• New France

• La Louisiane

• New Orleans

• La Belle

Which groups played a role in shaping the new society in Louisiana?

• Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans

• Only Europeans

• Only Native Americans

• Only Africans

What was La Salle's goal for the settlement in Louisiana?

• To establish a military base

• To create a commercial hub and port city

• To build a university

• To find gold

What happened to La Salle during his attempt to create a permanent colony?

• He succeeded in establishing the colony

• He was killed during an ill-fated attempt

• He returned to France

• He became a governor

How many ships did La Salle sail with to North America?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the fate of the remaining ships after losing one to pirates?

• They returned to France

• They arrived hundreds of miles from their destination

• They were captured by the Spanish

• They sank in a storm

What was a challenge in managing Louisiana as a French colony?

• Frequent natural disasters

• Control was passed around several times

• Lack of resources

• Hostile native tribes

Who governed Louisiana alternately while it was a French colony?

• The Spanish king

• The British king

• The French king and appointed businessmen

• Local tribal leaders

What did the contracts with the French government provide to the appointees?

• A monopoly on trade

• Free land

• Military support

• Tax exemptions