WorksheetsEGMS LA History Review
Total questions: 173
Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins
How did the Cotton Gin transform the Southern United States?
Increased cotton production
Increased need for slavery
Increased cotton production and the need for slavery
Decreased cotton production
Decreased need for slavery
What is the lasting legacy of the plantation system on Louisiana?
Agricultural economy
Increased slavery
Decreased slavery
Agricultural economy and increased slavery
Agricultural economy and decreased slavery
What is the cultural legacy of the Antebellum Period on Louisiana?
Increased tensions between people
Increased cotton production
Increased both tensions and cotton production
Increased cotton production and decreased tensions
Decreased tensions
What is the economic legacy of the Antebellum Period on Louisiana?
Louisiana had slavery
New Orleans was a center for trade
Louisiana was an agricultural state
Louisiana produced cotton
New Orleans was on the Mississippi River
Why would the Founding Fathers not have foreseen the Civil War?
The Founding Fathers thought the US would stay united
The Founding Fathers believed that slavery would go away on its own
The Founding Fathers believed the British were the only problem
The Founding Fathers thought the North would embrace slavery
The Founding Fathers did foresee the Civil War if precautions were not taken
How did Eli Whitney’s cotton gin change the legacy of the South during the Antebellum Period?
decreased the need for slaves
decreased cotton production
increased the need for slaves
increased sugar production
none of the above
How did the Cotton Gin transform the Southern United States?
increased the economy
increased farmland
decreased slavery
decreased cotton production
all of the above
New Orleans destined to be the center of the slave trade in the Southern United States?
True
False
What prompted the spread of slavery in the Lower South?
introduction of sugarcane
introduction of tobacco
increase in production of sugarcane
increase in production of cotton
decrease in tobacco
How did slave owners improve their chances of having their slaves sold? Choose the 2 best answers.
feeding them better before the auction
taking care of them
making sure they didn't do hard labor
dressing them well for the auction
sharing how strong a worker they were
What technological innovation played a role in New Orleans’s growth during this time period?
Cotton gin
Ladders
Guns
Cannons
Steamboats
When did the first steamboat arrive in New Orleans?
1851
1842
1837
1812
1807
What issue caused conflict between Northern and Southern states?
States Rights
Cotton
Lincoln
Slavery
Union
By 1860, Louisiana was producing how much of the cotton in the US?
1/3, 33%
1/10, 10%
1/4, 25%
2/4, 50%
2/3, 66%
New Orleans became the center for the souther slave trade because
its port and access to water trade routes
it was the state with the most slaves
it was where the cotton gin was invented
Louisiana produced most of the nation's sugar
New York City was too far away to be useful for slave importation
What was the center for slave culture in antebellum New Orleans?
Jackson Square
Trafalgar Square
Napoleon Square
Congo Squre
Egypt Square
By 1860, the US produced what percent of the world's cotton supply?
25
33
40
60
80
How did Louisiana define its borders and become a state in 1812?
it's borders were undefined
Louisiana constitution approval
it's borders were undefined and the Louisiana constitution was approved
none of the above
How did New Orleans economically and geographically develop during the early 1800’s?
fur trading
sugar cane
fur trading and sugar cane
none of the above
How were the people of Louisiana affected by the Battle of New Orleans?
they were unified with the US
they were mad they lost the battle
they were further separated from the US
they were mad they lost the war
What lasting impact did the Battle of New Orleans have on Louisiana and its citizens?
dissent
patriotism
colonialism
nationalism
How did the Louisiana Purchase influence statehood?
introduced monarchy
introduced slavery
introduced democracy
it didn't
Why were the boundaries of Louisiana unclear during Louisiana’s territorial period?
treaty wasn't clear
land hadn't been explored yet
treaty wasn't clean and land hadn't been explored yet
none of the above
Why would the U.S. government be worried about French and Spanish Louisianans participating in American self-government?
they had only been ruled by democracy
they only had been ruled by monarchy
they had only been ruled by dictatorship
they had only had self-government
Why should Congress decide which territories in America can become a state?
the didn't, the president did
they are the only option
they represent the states
they didn't, the people did
Congress deciding on statehood could lead to dissension between parts of America?
True
False
How were Free People of Color treated in this constitution?
great
poorly
wonderfully
terribly
Free People of Color had more freedoms under French and Spanish rule.
True
False
What gave the Americans the strategic advantage in the battle?
Native Americans
Pirates
Native Americans and pirates
none of the above
If you were a citizen of New Orleans, describe how you felt after hearing news of Jackson’s victory.
anger
relief
anger and relief
none of the above
Who led U.S.troops at the Battle of New Orleans?
Gen. Washington
President Madison
Gen. Jackson
President Lincoln
Who won the Battle of New Orleans?
British
Americans
French
Spanish
What were some of the major impacts of the Battle of New Orleans on Louisiana?
economy suffered
dissension among citizens
unification
slavery
What were some of the major impacts of the battle on the U.S. as a whole?
sadness over losing the war
victory over wining the battle
sadness over losing the battle
victory over winning the war
Griswold had a strong opinion about the Louisiana Purchase. He felt that it was UNconstitutional. Which outcomes did Griswold think would become effects of adding the Louisiana Territory to the USA?
He believed that it would create lawlessness in the new territory.
He believed that the population would be too spread out.
He believed that it would lead to a Civil War between East and West.
He believed that it would create more farms to grow a more diverse crop yield.
He believed that it would lead to a Civil War between the North and the South.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Purchase? About how much did that equate to per acre?
The United States paid $15 million for the entire Louisiana Territory. That is equal to about 4 cents an acre.
The United States paid $4 million for the entire Louisiana Territory. That is equal to about 15 cents an acre.
The United States paid $10 million for the entire Louisiana Territory. That is equal to about 10 cents an acre.
The United States paid $15 million for the entire Louisiana Territory. That is equal to about $1 per acre.
Why were the boundaries of Louisiana unclear during Louisiana’s territorial period?
The boundaries were unclear because the treaty stated that the United States bought “all land drained by the Mississippi River” which had yet to be fully explored and determined.
The boundaries were unclear because Texas traded lands with Louisiana 3 years before.
The boundaries were unclear because the treaty stated that the United States bought “all land drained by the Ohio River”.
The boundaries were unclear because the treaty stated that the Canada bought “all land drained by the St. Lawrence River”.
Which 3 ethnic groups immigrated to Louisiana during the French colonial times?
French
German
African
Spanish
Acadian
Which 4 ethnic groups immigrated to Louisiana during Spanish colonial times?
Spanish
Acadian
Isleños
Africans
German
Why did the French believe Code Noir was necessary?
to assert French authority
to make more rules
to control the lives of the people
to create a strict society
Under French rule, what did a slave owner have to do in order to free a slave?
petition the governor
petition the superior council
simply say the slave was free
nothing, they couldn't free slaves
Who had control of Louisiana before the French and Indian War?
French
British
Spanish
Germans
Who had control of Louisiana after the French and Indian War?
French
British
Spanish
Germans
What officially marked the end of the French & Indian War?
The French lost
The British won
Treaty of France 1763
Treaty of Paris 1763
In 1708 how many people lived in the French colony.
300
339
1500
1537
True or False: In the French and Indian War, the French allied with Native Americans?
True
False
Who was the first Spanish governor of Louisiana?
Ulloa
Cadillac
O'Reilly
Bienville
Was the first Spanish governor successful in setting up Spanish rule of Louisiana?
Yes
No
Who was the governor that established Spanish control of Louisiana?
Ulloa
Cadillac
O'Reilly
Bienville
What religion did the French and Spanish share?
Buddhism
Baptist
Catholic
Jewish
Which slave codes were considered, in theory, more humane, the Spanish or French?
Spanish Slave Codes
French Code Noir
What did the Spanish allow slaves the opportunity to do that made their slave laws more humane?
own property
work less hours
purchase their freedom
earn extra income
What were the two major cash crops produced in Louisiana during the Spanish Colonial Period?
fur trade
cotton
indigo
sugarcane
tabacco
One of the major issues that led to the French and Indian War was that both France and England claimed the _____. They both started building forts in this valley to protect their claims to that region.
Mississippi River Basin
Everglades
Rocky Mountains
Ohio River Valley
Omaha River Valley
Le Grand Dérangement was the forced exile of what French ethnic group out of present-day Nova Scotia who ultimately ended up in Louisiana?
(a)
Which 2 statements about the French and Indian War are true?
France was at war against the Native American tribes
England was at war against the Native American tribes
It was also called the Seven Years War
France was at war against England
The goal of countries that had a mercantilist economic system was to increase _____ while limiting _____, which would add to their _____ reserves.
exports; imports; gold
imports; exports, gold
inflation; income; gold
exports; inflation; raw materials
How did European countries that had Mercantilist economies restrict trade in their colonies?
They did NOT allow the colonies to trade with any other colonies or countries; and they forced their colonies to only buy goods from their Mother Country.
They didn't restrict trade in their colonies.
The colonies could trade with whomever they wanted.
European countries did not employ Mercantilism.
The colonies did not allow their Mother Countries to trade with any other colonies or countries; and they forced their Mother Countries to only buy goods from their colonies.
What impact did the French and Indian War have on the French in North America?
France had to pay the war debt of Britain.
France expanded its territory west of the Mississippi River.
France was left with no territory in North America and a few small islands in the Caribbean.
The war had little to no effect, France did not gain or lose any territory in North America.
What was the root cause of the French and Indian War?
Both France and Britain claimed all of Canada
Both France and Spain claimed Louisiana
Both France and Britain claimed Florida
Both France and Britain claimed the Ohio River Valley
What were the two main cash crops in French Colonial Louisiana?
Cotton & Sugar Cane
Indigo & Tobacco
Tobacco & Wheat
Sugar Cane & Indigo
Rice & Wheat
The event of the Acadians being exiled out of Canada by the British is known by which of the following terms?
Le Bon Voyage (the Good Voyage)
Le Grand Derangement (the Big Disturbing)
Le Movemont del Sur (the Southern Movement)
Le Exile (the Exile)
Where were the first two sites that Iberville and Bienville attempted to settle Louisiana's 1st permanent colony?
present day Biloxi & St. Louis
present day Biloxi & Mobile Bay
present day New Orleans & Biloxi
present day Mobile Bay & Pensacola
present day Baton Rouge & Shreveport
The Treaty of _________________ was a secret treaty that gave Spain the Louisiana Territory at the end of the French and Indian War.
Fountainbleu
Versailles
Nantucket
New Orleans
Paris
Mercantilism has many characteristics. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mercantilism?
the mother country uses its colonies to provide raw materials
the mother country uses its colonies as a marketplace that will purchase its finished goods
the mother country wants to expand its trade with other nations of the world by increasing its imports from the nations of the world
the mother country wants to increase its precious metals
When did the Germans immigrate to the Louisiana Colony?
During the time when the colony was under Spanish control but before the French and Indian War
During the time of the Spanish control of the colony but after the French and Indian War
During the time when the Louisiana Colony was under French control
After the Louisiana Colony was sold to the US but before the colony became a US territory
Who invited the Acadians to come to Louisiana and welcomed their arrival?
the Hungarians
the French
the German
the English
the Spanish
For what reason were the Acadians exiled from Canada by the British?
The Acadians refused to take an Oath of Allegiance/Loyalty to the British
The Acadians refused to pay the required land taxes to the British government
The Acadians, who had been granted land by the French government, refused to give up this land to the British government
The Acadians refused to become fishermen
Who was the Union Admiral who took New Orleans in 1862?
David Farragut
P.G. T. Beauregard
George Armstrong Custer.
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
What Union General was put in charge of the city of New Orleans and issued Order #28?
Adm. David Farrgut
Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard
Gen. Benjamin "Beast" Butler
Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
What plan created by Gen. Winfield Scott, called for blockading Southern ports and taking the Mississippi River in order to split the Confederacy?
The Anaconda Plan
The Encirclement Plan
The Cotton Plan
The Blockade Plan
Why did General Butler issue General Order #28 in the city of New Orleans?
The men of New Orleans who supported the Confederacy were rising up against the Union soldiers occupying the city.
To prevent Confederate smugglers from using the port of New Orleans.
The slaves of New Orleans were rising up and this Order freed them.
The women of New Orleans would disrespect Union soldiers by laughing at funerals of Union soldiers, dumping chamber pots on Union soldiers and spitting on Union soldiers.
What skills did African American soldiers learn in Union Army?
These soldiers learned to read and write
These soldiers gained an understanding of the political process by serving.
These soldiers learned little to nothing in the Union Army and the unit was soon disbanded.
These soldiers learned leadership skills that would later allow them to be part of the leadership class of African-Americans after the Civil War.
Why was New Orleans valuable to the Confederacy and the Union?
New Orleans was the South’s largest manufacturing center and very valuable to the Confederate war effort.
New Orleans was of little value that is why it was lightly defended.
New Orleans was valuable for the value of its beachfront property.
New Orleans was a valuable port that would help the Confederate war effort.
Using Source 1, which statement explains why Louisiana was most likely an important Civil War battleground?
New Orleans was the major military manufacturing center in the South.
Louisiana cities contained storehouses of military goods for the Confederate Army.
New Orleans was one of the largest ports for commerce in the United States.
Louisiana was a major source of manufactured goods for the Confederate Army.
Using Source 3, which statement best explains why many battles took place along the Mississippi River in Louisiana?
The Union wanted to free enslaved people in the region
The Union wanted to prevent Confederate troops from escaping to the West.
The Union wanted to gain control of the Gulf of Mexico.
The Union wanted to separate the Confederacy into two parts.
Based on Source 4, why did the Union use the blockade policy against Louisiana during the Civil War?
to weaken Louisiana’s military and economy
to force Louisiana to sell cotton to the North
to encourage trade between Central America and Louisiana
to make Louisiana buy food and supplies from the North
Based on Source 2, which statement best explains how the Civil War was viewed by some people in Louisiana, like Sarah Morgan Dawson?
They feared the Confederacy would use the war to spread slavery throughout the nation.
They wanted the Confederacy to win the war and return to the Union while maintaining their freedom.
They hoped that the war would end quickly with a Union victory and the abolition of slavery.
They believed that secession was worse for the Confederacy than remaining part of the Union.
What gave the Americans the strategic advantage in the battle?
knowledge of the geography of the area
Superior weapons
Larger number of troops
none of the above
What were some of the major impacts of the battle on the U.S. as a whole?
The battle had no impact of the country as a whole
The battle led to Andrew Jackson becoming a war hero and later president.
The battle led to America's defeat at the hands of the British.
The battle led to W. C. C. Claiborne becoming a war hero and later president.
Which of these was an advantage of the U.S. military in the Battle of New Orleans? Select the two correct answers.
The U.S. troops were familiar with the land.
The U.S. troops were better equipped than the British.
The U.S. military had a stronger navy.
The U.S. troops were better acclimated to the climate of Louisiana.
The U.S. military was larger than that of the British.
Why was the U.S. willing to use the services of Lafitte and his men?
Jean Lafitte and his men were familiar with the area.
The U.S. military wanted the pirates to attack the British at sea.
The U.S. military was desperate for more men.
Jean Lafitte and his men were pirates who could smuggle supplies.
Why did the British seek to control Louisiana, specifically New Orleans? Select the two correct answers.
The Mississippi River provided a way to irrigate the land.
New Orleans was founded by the British.
The Mississippi River gave access to a large portion of North America/
New Orleans' financial district was superior to others in North America.
New Orleans was an important port.
Which of these characteristics made the Battle of New Orleans unique?
The Battle of New Orleans was fought exclusively on the water.
The Battle of New Orleans was fought after the war had officially ended.
The Battle of New Orleans was not an actual battle.
The Battle of New Orleans was fought by an untrained militia.
Who was the Spanish Conquistador that explored the lower Mississippi for the King of Spain?
Cortez
Pizzaro
DeSoto
Ponce De Leon
What was the name commonly used for Rene-Robert Cavelier?
Bienville
LaSalle
Iberville
Joliet
What lakes border Canada and the United States? They are the largest fresh bodies of water in the world.
Hudon Bay
The Great Lakes
The Finger Lakes
The Red Sea
What is the most important geographical feature in the state of Louisiana?
Toledo Bend
Atchafalaya Basin
Mississippi River
Red River
What happened to LaSalle on his first exploration of the Mississippi River?
He died
He lost a ship in the Great Lakes
He missed the Mississippi River
He was crowned King of New France
LaSalle died at sea on his way from France back to the Louisiana territory?
True
False
Joliet joined up with _____________ for his mission to explore the waterways of North America.
Merriweather Lewis
Marquette
LaSalle
Bienville
What was the profession of Marquette?
Soldier
Fur trader
Catholic Priest
Duke
What waterway were the French explorers Joliet and Marquette looking for? (Hint: it doesn't exist)
The Mississippi River
The Missouri River
The Northwest Passage
The Gulf of Mexico
What modern day country did France colonize first?
Cuba
The United States
Canada
Guatemala
Why did Huey Long’s “Share Our Wealth” movement appeal to so many Americans?
Many Americans were concerned about the budget and deficits.
Many Americans were concerned about the economy.
Many Americans were concerned about their taxes increasing.
Many Americans were concerned with big government.
How was Huey Long’s administration different from prior administration?
His administration vowed to do away with corruption.
His administration loved its fascist supporters.
His administration was strict on spending and balancing the budget.
His administration expanded state government.
What is one way Huey Long’s “Share Our Wealth Plan” did not help the poor?
The plan made textbooks free for students.
The plan allowed for separate but equal accommodations.
The plan made every family have a minimum income of 2,000.
The plan heavily taxed the very wealthy.
What is the central trouble in America according to Long?
Not everyone has access to education.
Only a few control most of the wealth.
There are too many wealthy people.
The government has too much control.
What program does Long recommend for old-age pensions?
Anyone over 70 can receive $30 a month.
Anyone over 70 can receive $2000 a month.
Anyone over 60 can receive $30 a month.
Anyone over 60 can receive $2000 a month.
How is Huey Long compared to Napoleon Bonaparte?
They are both insane.
They are both short.
They both used fear to gain power.
They both were similar to dictators.
Why was New Orleans hit harder by the Depression than the rest of Louisiana?
It relied on trade.
It is directly on the Mississippi.
The levees broke.
The levees were blown up.
Was public relief a priority for Huey Long?
He was not focused on public relief, only his own power.
He was not focused on public relief and it was not a part of his administration.
He was solely focused on public relief.
He was focused on power and used public relief to get there.
Who were the two presidents who served during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Huey Long
What is an economic depression?
A quick economic downturn that results in high unemployment and negative economic growth.
A prolonged economic downturn that results in low unemployment and positive economic growth usually for several years.
A prolonged economic downturn that results in high unemployment and negative economic growth usually for several years.
A prolonged economic downturn that results in low unemployment and negative economic growth usually for several years.
Which political party was Huey long associated with?
Republican
Bourbon Democrats
Populists
Democrats
What position(s) did Huey Long hold?
Railroad Commissioner
Governor
Senator
President
What national disaster(s) helped Huey Long gain political power?
Flood of 1927
The Dust Bowl
The Great Depression
Hurricane Katrina
State and local governments in Louisiana use the money raised from taxes for which of the following?
Establishing a local post office
Funding the President's campaign
Promoting the state as a vacation destination
Aid to foreign countries
What is the job of the judicial branch?
To interpret the laws and determine if they are fair
To make the laws
To enforce the laws
To make up rules for our government
Which person is a member of the Executive Branch?
Governor
City Council
Senator
Supreme Court Judge
Right or Responsibility? - Vote in Elections
Right
Responsibility
Right or Responsibility? - Serve on juries
Right
Responsibility
Why is learning about issues an important responsibility?
To have a say in government
To practice freedom of speech
To make good voting decisions
To help one political party win
Which TWO answers are indirect ways that a citizen can influence local government?
Voting
Writing Letters
Holding Public Office
Signing Petitions
Which group belongs in the center of the diagram shown?
judges
voters
lobbyists
governors
In order to become an informed citizen, you should expose yourself to
One television channel all the time
as many sources of information as possible
only local newspapers
nothing that you do not agree with
If a governor vetoes a bill, it shows the limit of power of who?
state legislature
governor
parish president
judicial branch
The principle in which there is a division of powers between the branches of a government is called
federalism
checks and balances
executive powers
popular sovereignty
A police jury does all of the following EXCEPT?
Appoints Treasurer
Appoints Sheriff
Maintains public buildings
Passes local laws
Which of the following describes a municipality? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!
May be a town, village, or city
Elects a mayor
Establishes a constitution
Provides services such as police and fire protection
Passes laws
The United States and Louisiana Constitutions have which TWO similarities?
Preamble
Same authors
Bill of Rights
Same number of pages
Which of the following is NOT a responsible way that a citizen can influence their local, state, and federal governments?
Petitioning the government
Running for office
Using violent tactics
Lobby for certain issues
Which laws controlled the lives of people of color and paved the way for future segregation? (CHOOSE TWO)
Black Codes
Jim Crow Laws
Code Noir
New Orleans Code
Louisiana Code
What are some examples of requirements used to prevent people of color from voting? (CHOOSE 3)
Age requirements
"Grandfather" clauses
Poll taxes
Residency requirements
Literacy tests
What do we call the system in which African Americans and some whites in the rural South made a living by renting small plots of land from large landowners who were usually white and pledging a percentage of their crops to the landowners at harvest?
Debt slavery
Sharecropping
Serfdom
Feudal landownership
Monarchy
How did white Louisianans ensure racial oppression of African-Americans was not challenged?
Through the National Court system
Passing amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Use of the police
Lynchings
State constitutional amendments
What are examples of places that were segregated by law after the Civil War? (CHOOSE THREE)
Restaurants
Churches
Train cars
Government buildings
Schools
Laws which required separation of the races in public and social situations were known as:
Black Codes
Code Noir
Jim Crow Laws
New Orleans Code
Louisiana Code
The term "disenfranchise" means:
move away
ratify an amendment
separate
take away right to vote
let go
"No male person who was on January 1, 1867, or at any date prior thereto entitled to vote..." is an example of a:
A "Grandfather Clause"
must be able to read
not being allowed to vote
A "Grandmother Clause"
A "Born Clause"
Gave all male citizens born in the US the right to vote, regardless of race.
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Twenty-first Amendment
Ended slavery in all state and territories.
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Twenty-first Amendment
Supreme Court Decision that stated "separate but equal' was Constitutional (1896) __________ vs _____________ (CHOOSE TWO)
Plessy
Jones
Brown
Ferguson
Smith
Separation of persons by race in public places.
Racism
Segregation
Discrimination
Jim Crow
Code Noir
Favoring one group of people over another.
Racism
Segregation
Discrimination
Jim Crow
Code Noir
Belief that one race of people is better than another.
Racism
Segregation
Discrimination
Jim Crow
Code Noir
Black leader during the Jim Crow Era that believed academic education was the best way to achieve racial equality.
Jean Lafitte
Abraham Lincoln
"Beast" Butler
Jim Crow
Booker T. Washington
Why did the French believe Code Noir was necessary?
to assert French authority
to make more rules
to control the lives of the people
to create a strict society
Under French rule, what did a slave owner have to do in order to free a slave?
petition the governor
petition the superior council
simply say the slave was free
nothing, they couldn't free slaves
Who had control of Louisiana before the French and Indian War?
French
British
Spanish
Germans
Who had control of Louisiana after the French and Indian War?
French
British
Spanish
Germans
What valley did both France and England claim?
Mississippi River Valley
Louisiana River Valley
Omaha River Valley
Ohio River Valley
What officially marked the end of the war?
The French lost
The British won
Treaty of France 1763
Treaty of Paris 1763
In 1708 how many people lived in the French colony.
300
339
1500
1537
True or False: In the French and Indian War, the French allied with Native Americans?
True
False
Who was the first Spanish governor of Louisiana?
Ulloa
Cadillac
O'Reilly
Bienville
Was the first Spanish governor successful in setting up Spanish rule of Louisiana?
Yes
No
Who was the governor that established Spanish control of Louisiana?
Ulloa
Cadillac
O'Reilly
Bienville
What religion did the French and Spanish share?
Buddhism
Baptist
Catholic
Jewish
Which slave codes were considered, in theory, more humane, the Spanish or French?
Spanish Slave Codes
French Code Noir
What did the Spanish allow slaves the opportunity to do that made them more humane?
own property
work less hours
purchase their freedom
earn extra income
How many Cajuns came to Louisiana between 1762 and 1770?
500
1500
3000
5000
What were the two major cash crops produced in Louisiana during the Spanish Colonial Period?
fur trade
cotton
indigo
sugarcane
tabacco
What is Mercantilism??
a system in which a country attempts to amass wealth through trade
Redistribution of wealth, income, and property
A way to make money through taxes and fees
Controlling the value of currency by lowering the supply of money
All French colonists were Catholic.
True
False
What was the one of the main sources of income for French Louisiana?
Fur
Wood
Boats and ships
Manufactured Goods
Which one of these was a cash crop for Spanish Louisiana?
Tobacco
Sugarcane
Indigo
Corn
Which one of these was NOT a main ethnic group of French Louisiana?
French
German
African
Spanish
Many French slave owners followed the Code Noir when it came to caring for slaves.
True
False
Which people group left Nova Scotia and settled in Spanish Louisiana?
Acadians
Cherokee Indians
German Exiles
African Slaves
A manumission is when a slave owner frees a slave.
True
False
The Spanish brought in less slaves than the French.
True
False
What was the stated purpose of the Code Noir?
To allow for mistreatment of slaves
To regulate relations between slaves and colnists
To give slaves freedom
To send slaves back to their home countries
What type of religion did the Code Noir allow slaves to practice?
Protestantism
Catholicism
Voodoo
Atheism
Slaves were allowed to hold property.
True
False
Slaves could not sue anyone.
True
False
Slaves could not carry weapons of any kind, unless specifically allowed to by their masters.
True
False
What was the disputed territory that caused the French and Indian War?
Ohio River Valley
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Florida
Which of the following countries was NOT involved in the French and Indian War?
France
Britain
Spain
Germany
France controlled Florida before the French and Indian War.
True
False
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of Paris 1783
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Versailles
Who got all the land east of the Miss. River following the war?
Spain
France
Germany
Britain
Who got all the land west of the Miss. River following the war?
Spain
France
Germany
Britain