German Settlers in Louisiana

Who took over the colony after Crozat abandoned his contract with the French government?

• A Scottish investment banker named John Law

• A French nobleman named Charles D'Arensbourg

• A German settler named Frederick D'Arensbourg

• A Spanish explorer named Hernando de Soto

What was the main reason many settlers from Germany and neighboring countries came to the colony?

• To find gold and riches

• To escape war in their home countries

• To seek a better future as indentured servants and farmers

• To establish trade routes

In what year did the group of German settlers led by Charles Frederick D'Arensbourg settle near New Orleans?

• 1701

• 1721

• 1741

• 1761

How far from New Orleans did the German settlers establish their settlement?

• 10 miles (16 km)

• 15 miles (24 km)

• 20 miles (32 km)

• 25 miles (40 km)

What was the area where the German settlers established their settlement later known as?

• The French Quarter

• The German Coast

• The Spanish Bayou

• The English Channel

What decree did the French Superior Council issue regarding the settlers?

• A decree to increase taxes

• A decree to protect settlers on their way to and from New Orleans

• A decree to limit the number of settlers

• A decree to ban trade with Germany

Why did the German settlements succeed in contributing to the growth of New Orleans?

• Because they discovered gold

• Because they had advanced technology

• Because there were many families among them

• Because they had strong military support

What strategy did officials use to support the colony's growth?

• Encouraging trade with Spain

• Encouraging women from France to move to Louisiana

• Building more forts

• Reducing taxes for settlers

What was one hoped-for outcome of encouraging more women to move to Louisiana?

• To increase French influence in the settlements

• To decrease the population

• To establish a new government

• To find new trade routes

Despite more women arriving, what remained difficult to manage in Louisiana?

• The climate

• The economy

• The population

• The governance