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WorksheetsLouisiana History Semester 1 Exam
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
Objects made by humans especially from ancient times
Mounds
Middens
Archeologist
Artifacts
Scientists who study artifacts to try to understand prehistoric times
Mounds
Middens
Artifacts
Archeologists
Ancient garbage dumps
Mounds
Middens
Artifacts
Archeologists
Ancient garbage dumps
Mounds
Middens
Artifacts
Archeologists
Artificial Hills
Mounds
Middens
Artifacts
Archeologists
The place is located near Monroe next to Bayou Macon, which includes Mounds and earthen ridges. These ridges form a semi-circle.
Fountainbluea
Red River
Poverty Point
Pontchartrain
A huge archeological site that can be found in North Louisiana
Fountainbluea
Red River
Poverty Point
Pontchartrain
French explorer that found the mouth of the Mississippi River
La Salle
Iberville
Bienville
Crozat
Which French explorer developed friendly relations with Native Americans and is responsible for creating New Orleans?
La Salle
Iberville
Bienville
Crozat
Who did Crozat appoint as governor?
Cadillac
St Denis
Iberville
La Salle
French governor that did not get along with native Americans and his refusal to smoke the camulet could have caused a war.
Cadillac
Crozat
John Law
La Salle
He came up with the idea of a joint-stock company, which was eventually called the Mississippi bubble.
Cadillac
Crozat
John Law
La Salle
The place where a stream meets a larger body of water
Atlatl
Mouth
Ear
None of these
Smokable peace pipe used in ceremonies by Native Americans
Cylinder
Camulet
Coercive
Semi
What war led to France giving Louisiana to Spain?
American Revolution
Insurrection of 1768
Rebellion on St Dominigue
French and Indian War
What was the secret treaty that transferred Louisiana from France to Spain?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Fountainbluea
Adam-Onis Treaty
Lake Pontchatrain Treaty
Which country explored Louisiana first?
France
Spain
America
Great Britian
What is the difference between what the French and Spanish wanted when controlling Louisiana?
The French were looking for gold while the Spanish were looking for a trade route to East Asia
The Spanish were looking for gold while the French were looking for the Mississippi River
The French were looking for gold while the Spanish were looking for the Mississippi River
The Spanish were looking for gold while the French were looking for a trade route to East Asia
Who is the Father of Louisiana? Why?
Iberville, because he lead Louisiana through hard times, founded New Orleans, and is responsible for getting the British to turn back
Bienville, because he lead Louisiana through hard times, founded New Orleans and is responsible for getting the British to turn back
Iberville, because he found the mouth of the Mississippi and claimed it for France
Bienville, because he found the mouth of the Mississippi River and claimed it for France
The place where Bienvielle convinced the British to turn back by bluffing and stating that he had an entire fleet when he did not
English Turn
British Turn
Bienville Bend
None of These
French colonists set up illegal trade with Spain.
Bienville
Iberville
St Denis
La Salle
Spanish Governor that got kicked out of Louisiana during the Insurrection of 1768.
Galvez
Miro
O'Reilly
Ulloa
Spanish governor that punished those responsible for the rebellion that overthrew Ulloa.
Galvez
Miro
O'Reilly
Ulloa
Spanish governor that seized ports all the way to Pensacola during the American Revolution.
Galvez
Miro
O'Reilly
Ulloa
Spanish governor that helped New Orleans rebuild after a terrible fire in 1788.
Galvez
Miro
O'Reilly
Ulloa
Which Treaty transferred Louisiana back to France after Spain ruled over it?
Treaty of Fountainbluea
Treaty of Ildefonso
Treaty of Paris
Louisiana Purchase
Group of French Canadians that fled to Louisiana after Great Britain took over parts of Canada.
Acadians, which are now called Cajuns
Acadians, which are now called creoles
Islenos, which are now called Cajuns
Islenos, which are now called creoles
Which Country did America purchase Louisiana from?
Spain
Great Britain
France
Portugal
Why did France decide to sell Louisiana to the United States?
The French had no endearing ties to Louisiana and lost interest
The new French government no longer wanted a colonial empire
The colony of Louisiana did not support the French during the French Revolution
Napoleon’s failure to control St Dominique rendered Louisiana useless to the French
Why were Creoles anxious for statehood and to become part of the United States?
The citizens of Louisiana felt united after the war of 1812
Creoles began respecting Americans more after the Battle of New Orleans
Social changes included treating Native Americans harshly
Creoles believed they would have more rights if they became a state because they would be able to elect their governor
Which event led Thomas Jefferson to take steps that resulted in the Louisiana Purchase?
The Creation of National parks
The Closing and opening of the Port of New Orleans by the Spanish
The inability to control trade along the Red River
None of these
In what year did the LA purchase occur?
1803
1805
1876
1877
What did the Louisiana Purchase do for America?
It doubled the size
It made the country harder to manage
It allowed the colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mountains
It allowed Americans to develop friendly relations with the Natives living there
How did the invention of the steamboat impact New Orleans?
Louisiana experienced a decrease in population
Producers no longer needed the port of New Orleans
It increased commerce and tourism by decreasing the round trip travel time to NOLA
Louisiana’s waterways became overcrowded causing a traffic jam
What feature helped to form a natural boundary between Spanish and American lands in the late 1700s?
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
Red River
Rocky Mountains
How was the port of New Orleans related to the economic success of the United States in the late 1700s?
Goods could be shipped through this port tax-free
It was the only port large enough for international trade
The Port of New Orleans was at the delta of the Mississippi River therefore, traders would have to go there to pass into the trade route
It was the only international port controlled by the United States
On January 8, 1815, General Andrew Jackson defeated the British in New Orleans. What was most unusual about this battle of the War of 1812?
All other battles were fought on water
The battle occurred after the war of 1812 ended
The battle resulted in no American casualties
Jackson faced General Howard fighting for the British.
How was control of Louisiana related to Napoleon’s plan for Saint-Domingue?
He wanted to reinstate slavery and sell slaves from Saint-Domingue exclusively to Louisiana.
He intended to use Louisiana and trade on the Mississippi River as a supply depot for Saint-Domingue.
He wanted to use oil profits to fund the rebuilding of plantations destroyed during the slave revolt in Saint-Domingue.
He intended to sell Louisiana to Spain and use the profits to build a larger port to facilitate trading through Saint-Domingue.
Why did Thomas Jefferson want to purchase New Orleans from France?
He wanted to look for oil, natural resources, and national park land
He knew the city’s rich history would increase the nation’s profits from tourists
He wanted to establish permanent access to the Mississippi and control the port
He wanted to control trade along the Red River and extend the nation’s borders,
The size of the US ______________, because of the LA purchase
It divided the nation into three regions.
It more than doubled the size of the country.
It eliminated British claims in North America.
It separated the U.S. from all Spanish claims
What conclusion can be drawn about Jefferson’s decision to proceed with the Louisiana Purchase despite his concerns?
He believed it would be beneficial to his country
He did not like Napoleon and did not want him to have Louisiana
Both of these are correct
Neither of these are correct
How did the Adam-Onis Treaty impact the land claims of the U.S.?
The United States eliminated Spanish claims in North America.
The United States sold a large portion of the Louisiana Purchase land to Missouri.
The United States gained control of Florida and defined its borders with Spanish claims.
The United States ceded parts of the Louisiana Purchase to Spain in exchange for control of Texas.
Why would LA return to parishes following the U.S. takeover of LA?
Religion played a large part in territorial politics.
Claiborne did not have firm control over the new territory.
Louisiana was extremely resistant to anything “American” changing their established lifestyle.
the government allowed them to retain parts of their heritage and customs, with parishes, religion and the Napoleonic Code.
Why was Claiborne’s Proclamation given in Spanish, English, and French?
Claiborne wanted every resident of Louisiana to be multilingual.
It was sent to Spain and France to complete the Louisiana Purchase.
To ensure that every Louisiana resident, including Claiborne, could read it.
The intended message was different depending on which cultural group citizens belonged to.
Why would the creoles start respecting the Americans more after their victory in the Battle of NOLA?
Citizens of Louisiana felt mistreated during the Battle
The Creoles and the Americans had to work together to beat the British
Creoles and Americans began to move West together after the Battle
The Creoles and Americans shared in the sorrow of losing the Battle of NOLA
What is impressment?
Forcing someone to join the military or navy
Forcing assimilation upon a group
Forcing an indigenous group to learn a new language
Forcing children to go to school
Who explored America’s newly acquired territory from France?
Iberville and Bienville
Livingston and Monroe
Lewis and Clarke
John and Samuel Adams
What was the significance of Louisiana becoming a state on April 30, 1812?
It is the anniversary of LaSalle claiming Louisiana for France’s King, Louis XIV.
April 30 was the same day as ‘the shot heard around the world’.
The date is the anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.
The United States declared war on England on this date.
Who invented the Cotton Gin?
Thomas Jefferson
Eli Whitney
Andrew Jackson
What was Britain’s plan to defeat the Americans in the War of 1812?
Take over Shreveport and the Red River
Take over New Orleans and the Mississippi River
Both of these
Neither of these
Who was the leader of the French government when America purchased Louisiana?
La Salle
King George III
Bonaparte
Which form of law was retained after statehood in Louisiana, this has made Louisiana unique to the other 49 states?
Miro's Code
Code O'Reilly
Parishes and the Napoleonic Code
Jackson's code
Why was Jackson hesitant to enlist the help of Jean Lafitte before the Battle of New Orleans?
He was a proprietor
He was a pirate
He was an English man that turned against his own country
He was a Frenchman
Why did he end up taking Lafitte’s help?
He knew the land better than anyone else
He had a great military mind
He had weapons, which the Americans needed
He had spies located within the Redcoat army
Where did the Battle of New Orleans take place?
Chalmette
Slidell
Mississippi
Abita
What does the word Franchise mean?
The right to protest
The right to freedom
The Right to vote
The right to equal protection under the law
What is the Antebellum period?
The time period Before the American Revolution
The time period before the Acadians moved to Louisiana
The time period before the Civil War
The time period before the French and Indian War
A group of slaves that were forced to march to the deep south
Factor
Franchise
Coffle
Veranda
The development of infrastructure
Universal manhood suffrage
Head and master status
Internal Improvements
Factor
Laws under which, when a woman married her husband became her head and master
Universal manhood suffrage
Head and Master Status
Franchise
Internal Improvements
A long open porch, usually with a roof, that was a feature of the plantation
Coffle
Slave quarters
Factor
Veranda
