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Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What promise did William Claiborne make regarding to the L.A territory?

a)

To have the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States.

b)
To relocate the inhabitants to other territories for better governance.
c)
To ignore the existing laws and impose new regulations.
d)
To grant full autonomy to the inhabitants without any oversight.
2.

Describe the residents of the L.A territory before it was admitted to the union.

a)
Only European immigrants lived in the L.A. territory.
b)
The territory was solely inhabited by African slaves.
c)
The residents were primarily British colonists.
d)

They were more diverse than other American citizens at the time.

3.

True or false?

Many of the residents of the LA territory before it was admitted didn't speak English, most speaked French or Spanish

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Into what two lands was the LA territory divided by president Jefferson

a)
Province of Quebec and Territory of Alaska
b)
State of California and Territory of Florida
c)
District of Louisiana and Territory of New Orleans
d)
District of Columbia and Territory of Texas
5.

What is one example of Claiborne using french and Spanish customs in the local government of Orleans

a)
The creation of a local militia based on French military traditions.
b)

He introduce parishes and units

c)
The implementation of a Spanish tax collection method.
d)
The establishment of a French-style judiciary system.
6.

What two things did Julian Poydras do while serving as the president of the state constitutional convection?

a)
He wrote a novel about Louisiana history.
b)
He served as governor of Louisiana.
c)
He led military campaigns against Native Americans.
d)

He helped write the LA state constitution and meet the requirements for statehood.

7.

What was left out of the treaty that finalized the LA purchase that caused conflict between Spain and America

a)
Specific trade agreements with Spain.
b)
Clear definitions of land ownership.
c)

A clear defined western border of the land acquisition.

d)
Military alliances with neighboring countries.
8.

What was the purpose of the Neutral Strip

a)
To promote cultural exchange between the two nations.
b)
To serve as a buffer zone between U.S. and Spanish territories.
c)
To create a military base for U.S. forces.
d)
To establish a trade route between the U.S. and Spain.
9.

Why did Philemon Thomas lead the attack on Fort San Carlos

a)
To demonstrate military strength to European powers.
b)
To retaliate against a previous attack on New Orleans.
c)
To establish a trade route with Spain.
d)

He had a group of West Florida residents the were unhappy whit Spanish leadership in the colony.

10.

True or false

The Adams-onis treaty resolved the controversy with Spain

a)
False
b)
True
11.

What are the Florida parishes.

a)
Lafayette, Iberia, St. Martin
b)

This is the name given to the areas of LA that became part of the state through the West Florida controversy.

c)
Caddo, Bossier, Webster
d)
Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines
12.

While being part of the state hood what were the two most debated issues about LA in the house of Representatives.(HORS)

a)
The impact of immigration on local economies.
b)
The role of education in state governance.
c)
The influence of railroads on trade routes.
d)

What should be the eastern and western boundaries of the New state be allowed to vote for statehood

13.

The LA construction was drafted in ____ and only _____ ___ could vote

a)

1869, black men

b)

1812, White men

c)

1827, White women

d)

1817, black women

14.

who was excluded from voting rights in the LA constitution.

a)
All citizens had equal voting rights.
b)

White men who did not pay taxes, women, and black people

c)
Native Americans were granted voting rights.
d)
Only men were excluded from voting rights.
15.

True or false: Claiborne was elected first Governor of LA

a)
True
b)
False
16.

What challenges did the Louisiana Representatives face.

a)
High population growth, reduced crime rates, and educational reforms.
b)
Increased tourism, improved infrastructure, and cultural festivals.
c)

A war with Great Britian

d)
Unified political parties, stable economy, and technological advancements.
17.

Who were the first Louisiana representatives in 1812

a)

Thomas boiling Robertson, Thomas Poesy, Allan Bowie Mag-ruder.

b)
Edward Livingston and Julien Poydras
c)
Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay
d)
James Monroe and John Quincy Adams
18.

How many years after the LA purchase in October 1803 did it take for LA to be given statehood.

a)
60 years
b)

9 years.

c)
30 years
d)
40 years
19.

After the senate ratified the treaty for the LA purchase what happend to the territory

a)
The territory became part of the United States.
b)
The territory was declared an independent nation.
c)
The territory was divided among neighboring countries.
d)
The territory was returned to France.
20.

Why was everything written in English, Spanish, and French

a)

Because the residents were used to Spanish and France.

b)
To promote only English-speaking countries.
c)
To confuse readers with multiple languages.
d)
To limit the audience to specific regions.
21.

When did Jefferson sign the law that divided the territory

a)

March 26, 1827

b)

March 26, 1825

c)

March 26, 1829

d)

March 26, 1824

22.

How many members did the have in the legislative council

a)

9

b)

10

c)

11

d)

12

e)

13

23.

Who held the the executive power of the territory.

a)
Governor
b)
Mayor
c)
Senator
d)
Councilor
24.

What did the secretary do

a)
The secretary filed taxes and prepared financial reports.
b)
The secretary designed marketing materials and managed social media.
c)

Recorded all executive and legislative decisions in the territory and provide documentation to the president.

d)
The secretary conducted interviews and hired new staff.

25.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

25.

Where was Claiborne Born at

(a)  

26.

Why did Claiborne issue a proclamation

a)

Notifying the residents there part of the US

b)
To celebrate a public holiday.
c)
To announce a personal achievement.
d)
To promote a new business initiative.
27.

When did Poydras get elected for House of Representatives

a)

March 4 1805

b)

March 4 1809

c)

March 4 1820

d)

March 4 1798

28.

True or False

Poydras served as president of the state constitutional convection.

a)
True
b)
False
29.

True or False

Claiborne was the 5 president of the US

a)
False
b)
True
30.

Spain and France did not agree about the ______ _____ between the territory of Orleans and Florida

a)
territorial agreement
b)

Eastern boundary

c)
trade negotiations
d)
land ownership
31.

Why did the United States not press claims to West Florida at the time of the LA purchase

a)
The U.S. had already claimed West Florida before the LA purchase.
b)
Spain was willing to sell West Florida to the U.S. at that time.
c)
The U.S. was focused on expanding into Canada instead of Florida.
d)

Because Jefferson was wanted to explore wast more.

32.

Why did the West Florida residents attack Fort San Carlos?

a)
To establish a trading post for economic gain.
b)
To protect the fort from British invasion.
c)
To assert control over the region and seek independence from Spanish rule.
d)
To support Spanish forces in the area.
33.

Name all three countries that owned Fort San Carlos

a)

Spain, Great Britain, France

b)
Russia, Japan, Brazil
c)
Italy, Germany, Canada
d)
France, Portugal, Mexico
34.

Who thought it was time to claim West Florida

a)

James Madison

b)
Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt
c)
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
d)
George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
35.

As with the border problem in the West, the controversy with Spain was

a)

Thibandeaux, Monroe, New Orleans

b)

Mississippi, Las Vages, New York

c)

Kentucky, Organ, Georgia

d)

Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana

36.

Despite race-based unfairness, many still thrived in the Orleans territory especially in ___ _______

a)

New Hampshire

b)

New York

c)

New Mexico

d)

New Orleans

37.

True or False

LA state hood allowed Orleans to have elected legislature

a)
True
b)
False
38.

How many people were living in the Orleans territory

a)

76,000

b)
Nearly 75,000 people
c)
About 100,000 people
d)
Around 20,000 people
39.

Only _____ ___ could vote

a)

Only white men

b)
only women
c)
only children
d)
only adults
40.

Were was the disputed territory in the west boundary located at?

a)
California Coast
b)

Sabine River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Florida peninsula

41.

The territory in the ​ (a)   ​ (b)   from the Mississippi to the ​ (c)   Rivers that some ​ (d)   had wanted to include

Choose from the below words
west
north
south
east
Florida
Pearl
Red 
Ohio 
congresspeople
Black people
42.

Witch one is William c.c Claiborne

a)

b)

c)

d)

43.

What did the new constitution include and exclude?

Categorize the following

A two house legislature and a strong executive branch

Only white males could vote, and white MEN could run for legislature or governor.

Include
Exclude

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