The Spanish Slowly Take Control

Who were hostile toward the new Spanish government in Louisiana?

• Native Americans

• French colonists

• British settlers

• African slaves

Why was Spain hesitant to spend money on the new colony?

• They had no interest in the land

• They were at war with France

• They were unsure of its value

• They wanted to save money

What made the management of the colony challenging for the Spanish?

• Lack of resources

• Diverse ethnic groups

• Harsh weather conditions

• Frequent natural disasters

Who was the Spanish colonial governor mentioned in the text?

• Hernando de Soto

• Antonio de Ulloa

• Francisco Pizarro

• Juan Ponce de León

What did Spanish officials continue to use to limit challenges?

• Spanish language

• French language and customs

• English language

• Native American traditions

What was one of the missteps made by the new governor?

• He increased taxes

• He removed the French flag

• He banned trade

• He built a new fort

What was the result of trade restrictions imposed by the Spanish?

• Increased wealth

• Improved relations

• Crippled trade

• Expanded territory

Why was the colony in financial and administrative turmoil?

• Lack of military reinforcements

• Overpopulation

• Natural disasters

• Successful trade