French Colonial History in South America

What was the main reason for the initial French settlements in Brazil to be abandoned?

• Internal conflicts among settlers

• Harsh weather conditions

• Portuguese aggression

• Lack of resources

Who led the French expedition to establish a colony in the Bay of Guanabara in 1555?

• Adolf Montbille

• Pierre-Victor Malouet

• Nicolas Durand de Villegagnon

• Jean Samuel Guisan

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Breda in 1667 for the French in the Guianas?

• The French lost all territories in the Guianas

• The French established a new colony in Brazil

• The French signed a peace treaty with the Indigenous population

• The French regained control of Cayenne

What was the main export product that provided some success for French Guiana in the late 18th century?

• Gold

• Coffee

• Cayenne pepper

• Sugar

What significant event in 1809 affected French Guiana?

• Portuguese invasion

• Abolition of slavery

• Establishment of a new French colony

• Discovery of gold

What was a major consequence of the abolition of slavery in French Guiana?

• Increase in agricultural productivity

• Decline in plantation success

• Rise in population

• Improved relations with Indigenous people

When did French Guiana officially become an overseas department of France?

• 1980

• 1970

• 1960

• 1946

What was established in Kourou, French Guiana, in the 1970s?

• A major gold mine

• A large prison for dissidents

• The Guiana Space Center

• A new French colony

What was the result of the 2010 referendum in French Guiana?

• A new treaty with Portugal

• A vote against autonomy

• Increased autonomy

• Independence from France

Which group of people helped increase the population of French Guiana in the 1970s?

• French convicts

• Settlers from Portugal

• Refugees from Laos

• Dutch colonists