Spanish Colonial Louisiana

Who was the first European explorer to explore the lower part of the Mississippi River?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

In what year did Hernando de Soto's expedition begin?

• 1541 CE

• 1538 CE

• 1600 CE

• 1492 CE

What was Hernando de Soto searching for during his expedition?

• Spices

• Precious metals

• New lands

• Silk

When did Hernando de Soto reach the Mississippi River?

• 1538 CE

• 1541 CE

• 1550 CE

• 1520 CE

What happened to Hernando de Soto after reaching the Mississippi River?

• He returned to Spain

• He died from illness

• He found gold

• He was captured by Native Americans

When did Louisiana become a Spanish colony?

• 1762

• 1700

• 1800

• 1650

What treaty led to Louisiana becoming a Spanish colony?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Fontainebleau

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

Approximately how many colonists lived in Louisiana during the Spanish rule?

• 10,000

• 7,500

• 5,000

• 15,000

Which area was important for trade with Mexico and Native Americans?

• New Orleans

• Baton Rouge

• Natchitoches

• Shreveport

Why was Louisiana considered too remote for steady trade with European countries?

• It was too cold

• It was too far from the coast

• It was too remote

• It had no natural resources