Creole Revolt Quiz

What was the main reason for the Creole Revolt of 1768?

• To gain independence from France

• To drive Ulloa out of the colony

• To establish a new government

• To form an alliance with Native Americans

Who was sent by King Charles III of Spain to suppress the rebellion?

• General Alejandro O'Reilly

• The French minister of foreign affairs

• The Superior Council

• The governor of New Orleans

What happened to the leaders of the rebellion after it was quashed?

• They were pardoned

• They were exiled

• Some were executed, others imprisoned

• They were promoted

What legal system did O'Reilly establish in Louisiana?

• French legal system

• Spanish legal system

• Native American legal system

• British legal system

What was the cabildo that replaced the Superior Council?

• A military organization

• A form of local government

• A trade union

• A religious council

How did O'Reilly improve relations with Native Americans?

• By signing a peace treaty

• By improving colonial finances

• By establishing trade routes

• By building forts

What was the role of the Superior Council before the rebellion?

• To enforce Spanish laws

• To govern Louisiana

• To manage trade with Native Americans

• To oversee military operations

What did the French Creole citizens request from the Superior Council?

• To establish a new colony

• To revert back to French rule

• To increase taxes

• To form an alliance with Spain