French Colonial Louisiana and the British Colonies

Where were the thirteen British colonies located in relation to French Louisiana?

• To the southwest

• To the northeast

• To the southeast

• To the northwest

How were the British colonies similar to Louisiana?

• They were self-governed

• They were ruled by a foreign power across the ocean

• They had the same legal system

• They spoke the same language

What was a key difference between the British colonies and Louisiana?

• Language spoken

• Type of government

• Legal system

• Climate

What type of law did Louisiana follow?

• Common law

• Civil law

• Maritime law

• Canon law

Who developed the Louisiana Civil Code?

• British colonial officials

• American colonial officials

• French colonial officials

• Spanish colonial officials

What united the British colonies despite their differences?

• Common language and experiences

• Shared climate

• Similar economic systems

• Identical legal codes

What was unique about the control of colonial Louisiana?

• It was never controlled by foreign powers

• It passed through many hands

• It was always under British control

• It was controlled by a single family

What system of law did other American colonies follow?

• Civil law

• Common law

• Maritime law

• Canon law