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WorksheetsSpanish Louisiana - French and Indian War
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
What conflict caused France to lose the Louisiane colony and Spain to takeover?
War of 1812
French and Indian War
The Acadian Exile
The Louisiana Purchase
The government under French Louisiane was run by the Superior Council, however, when Spain took over they switched to a form of government called the...
Cabildo
Constitution
Legislative Branch
Superior Council
When Spain had ownership of the Louisiane colony, they offered to help in the American Revolution by allowing the colonists to buy supplies at the Port of New Orleans.
TRUE
FALSE
Under Spanish ownership, New Orleans had (2) major fires that devastated the city.
TRUE
FALSE
What change to the city occurred as a result of the New Orleans fires?
Language siwtched from French to Spanish
Food changed from French to Spanish
Government switched from French to Spanish
Architecture switched from French style to Spanish style
While in ownership of Louisiane, Spain welcomed many new ethnic groups to the colony. Which (3) ethnic groups were new arrivals under the Spanish?
Anglos
Islenos
Italian
Scottish
Acadians
What was the main reason why the Spanish decided to welcome so many new ethnic groups during their ownership of Louisiane?
They felt like being kind
They were trying to increase the population of the colony
They were trying to bring in more culture
They didn't allow any new ethnic groups to arrive
Who became the 1st governor to govern Louisiane under Spanish rule?
O'Reilly
Niro
Unzagga
Ulloa
Why was there so much resistance to Ulloa being governor of the Louisiane colony?
People were extra happy to have the Spanish in control
They were upset they could only talk Spanish
They didn't want to change from French customs, lifestyles, and traditions
They received an extra day off each week
How did Ulloa's time as governor end?
He was killed
He was taken prisoner
He was forced to resign after a revolt
He became the most popular governor under Spanish rule.
Who became the 2nd governor of Spanish Louisiane after Ulloa was kicked out?
Ulloa
O'Reilly
Unzaga
Galvez
How did O'Reilly govern different than Ulloa?
He was nicer
He spoke a different language
He governed stricter and changed many laws
He was also kicked out
What (2) facts are TRUE about Unzaga, Galvez, and Miro?
They were all French
They all married Louisiana women
They all assisted in the American Revolution
They were all dislike by the Creole population
Who were French speaking Catholics that were deported from their home in Canada by the British?
Anglos
Acadians
Islenos
Creoles
Why did the Acadians get exiled from their lands in Canada?
They needed to move because they were in search for new lands
They were hunters and gatherers who were searching for food
France lost their lands in the French and Indian War and refused to obey the English King
A horrible hurricane hit the area and forced all of them to move to safer lands
Many Acadians moved to Louisiana after they were exiled. Identify (2) reasons why the Acadians fit in so well in Louisiana.
Louisiana had a lot of French culture and the Acadians were French
They spoke a different language so nobody understood anything
Louisiana had good lands for farming and trapping and thats what the Acadians did well
Many laws forbade the Acadians from living near large water sources
In which treaty did Spain give the Louisiana territory back to France?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Fountainbleu
Treaty of Louisiana
Treaty of San Ildefonso
An event in which France sold the entire Louisiana territory to the United States for 15 million dollars.
Was or 1812
French and Indian Garage Sale
Louisiana Purchase
Territory Auction
Identify (2) reasons why France wanted to sell the Louisiana territory.
France needed money to a fund a war they were in
France already had too much land
The territory cost too much
France lost their island Saint Domingue which made Louisiana useless to them
What was the main reason why the United States was willing to purchase the Louisiana territory?
They had a surplus of money
Thomas Jefferson wanted to live in Louisiana
They wanted to control trade at the Port of New Orleans
They wanted to eat at the "all you can eat" buffet
What (3) facts are TRUE about the Louisiana Purchase?
It happened on the third day of May in 1875
The United States actually got smaller after the purchase was made.
Thomas Jefferson went against the U.S. Constitution to make the purchase
The purchase doubled the size of the United States
The United States took control of the Louisiana Territory
The United States general that won the Battle of New Orleans and later became President of the United States...
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
A pirate named Jean Lafitte helped provide men and weapons to help the American side during the Battle of New Orleans.
TRUE
FALSE
What advantage did the United States have during the Battle of New Orleans that helped them win?
They had a great understanding of the Geography
They had a great understanding of the Food
They had a great understanding of the Language
They had a great understanding of the Weapons
What is (1) bizarre fact about the Battle of New Orleans?
They only ate corn during the Battle
Rumor has it, 5 rainbows were scattered throughout the sky
The battle actually took place after the conclusion of the war
Alligators were used to attack the British soldiers
Louisiana became a state in 1812. What (3) qualifications did Louisiana have to meet to become a state?
A population of at least 60,000 people
A state flag
A ratified state constitution
A state governor
Who did Thomas Jefferson appoint to be territorial governor of Louisiana? His job would to be to teach the people of Louisiana how to follow American ideals.
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
William C.C. Claiborne
Napoleon Bonaparte (He needed a job)
What was William C.C. Claiborne's main job as territorial governor?
Eat at all the famous restaurants
Compete in the beignet eating contest held every November
To teach the Creoles how to govern the American way
Look as a figure head but take zero responsibility for the people
Why might have William C.C. Claiborne allowed the people of Louisiana to keep parishes as their political boundaries?
To be rude
He wanted to let the French and Spanish keep some of of their culture around
He was interested in climate control practices
He didn't know what else to call them
