Louisiana's French Colonial Era

What claim is supported by the excerpt?

• La Salle’s journey forced England to build colonies along the Atlantic coast.

• Spain began building settlements in Texas after hearing France was in the area.

• Karankawa Natives fought alongside the French to push Spain out of Texas.

• The creation of Fort St. Louis led France to begin colonizing most of Texas.

Who claimed Louisiana for France?

• La Salle

• Iberville

• Crozat

• Bienville

Who established the first French colony in Louisiana?

• LaSalle

• Iberville

• King Louis VX

• Phillip II, duc d'Orleans

The Governor of France that moved the capital to New Orleans was?

• Iberville

• Bienville

• Chepart

• LaSalle

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 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

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

What accomplishment is Bienville best known for?

• writing the Code Noir

• signing the Treaty of Fontainebleau

• instituting Louisiana's civil law system

• founding settlements such as Mobile and New Orleans

Who was the first French explorer to map the Mississippi River?

• A) La Salle

• B) Marquette

• C) Joliet

• D) Bienville

What was the primary reason for French colonization in Louisiana?

• A) To find gold

• B) To establish trade routes

• C) To spread Christianity

• D) To escape European wars