French Colonial Louisiana

What is the name of the main trading post for French and Native American people in Louisiana?

• Fort de Natchitoches

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort de Chartres

How was the early Louisiana territory divided?

• Upper and Lower Louisiana

• Into the Louisiana Territory and the Orleans District.

• Into the New Orleans Territory and the Louisiana District.

Identify the three geographical regions of the Louisiana Colony that is now the state of Louisiana

• Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi River Delta, Gulf Coast, Central Plains

• Hudson Bay, Great Plains, Pacific Coast

• Amazon Rainforest, Sahara Desert, Himalayas

Why was farming unsuccessful for many people in some areas of the Louisiana colony?

• Lack of access to farming tools

• Challenging environmental conditions

• Inadequate farming techniques

• Lack of available land

Who were the "Gens de couleur libres"?

• Spanish soldiers stationed in Louisiana.

• Free people of color living in Louisiana.

• French traders operating in New Orleans.

• Native American tribes allied with the Spanish.

What were two common sources of income in the Louisiana colony’s early years?

• Tourism and technology

• Textile manufacturing and shipping

• Agriculture and fur trade

• Fishing and mining

Which country claimed Louisiana in 1754?

(a)  

What are three accomplishments of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville?

• He joined the Spanish Navy

• He was commander of Fort Maurepas

• He was Governor of Louisiana Colony

• He and his brother moved the Capital of Louisiana to Mobile

Which of the following represent the location of the French colonization? Click all that apply. *Hint: there are 2

Why did Louisiana settlers need to develop strong relationships with Native American tribes?

• To rely on their knowledge and survival skills

• To convert them to Christianity

• To establish military alliances

• To trade goods and resources