Spanish LA Review Game
In which conflict did France lose all of its land holdings in North America? French and Indian War
What explains why the Acadians were evicted from Canada? They refused to take an oath of Allegiance to the Protestant British king.
Why Governor Antonio de Ulloa’s arrival in Louisiana was met with an unenthusiastic response from the colonists? (hint first Spanish Governor) The French colonists had no desire to change their lifestyle, economy, and traditions for a Spanish leader.
Why was the Louisiana colony was a low priority for the Spanish after they acquired the territory from the French in 1762? (Think $$$) Spain knew that the colony had been a financial disaster for France.
It increased tensions between the new Governor and the colonists. How did Ulloa’s desire to impose Spanish trade policies in Louisiana affect his relationship with Louisiana colonists? It increased tensions between the new Governor and the colonists.
How is the French Superior Council related to the Revolt of 1768? Council members encouraged citizens to openly rebel against Spanish rule.
What explains how Etienne de Boré affected the sugar industry in Louisiana? He made sugar production possible by creating a new method of granulating sugar.
Why did Spain agree to take possession of LA, even though they didn’t really want it? to protect their land claims in Mexico from the British
What were the conflicting goals of France and England in the 1750s that eventually led to war? France wanted to control the fur trade and link their land holdings while the British wanted to expand to the west.
What was Spain’s goal for the Louisiana colony? maintain it with little cost, didn’t want to lose money like the French.
How did Alejandro O’Reilly earn the nickname Bloody O’Reilly? Colonists felt that his punishments for the 1768 Creole revolt were too harsh.
What building is shown below? What is the building above called? And its use? The Cabildo, it was used as the head of Spanish Government in Louisiana.
What was Alejandro O’Reilly’s primary focus as Governor of the Louisiana colony? Developing more regular trade practices so LA could make money.
What does laissez-faire mean What does laissez-faire mean? And what colonial governor can this term be connected to? Government does not interfere with the economy, Unzaga.
Why was Galvez willing to support the British colonists during the American Revolution? The Spanish were eager to eliminate the British colonies.
How was Spanish slave law different from the French Code Noir (Black Code)? Slaves could purchase their freedom and testify in court.
How did the institution of Spanish slave law change the city of New Orleans? Freed slaves became their own distinct community with their own culture. gens de couleur libres
Why did Anglo-American settlers begin moving to Louisiana in the late 1780s? The Spanish government offered land grants to get them to move into North LA.
How are the locations marked on the map related to Governor Gálvez? They are the locations of British forts he captured during the American Revolution
What improvements did Carondelet make to the city of New Orleans What improvements did Carondelet make to the city of New Orleans? Hint: It brightened NOLA up. oil-lit lamps to increase safety and a canal to Bayou St. John
How did the population of Louisiana change under Spanish rule How did the population of Louisiana change under Spanish rule? (Did it go up or down) Who came? It increased because of the migration of large numbers of Acadians among other groups.
What was one of the greatest success of the Spanish colonial period? Attracting a large number of new immigrants.
Where did the Acadians come from? They were kicked out of Canada when the British took over and eventually migrated to Louisiana via ocean routes.
What factors attracted the Acadians to Louisiana? Spanish supported Acadians moving to Louisiana to help increase the population, they were also Catholic just like the Spanish.
What desired characteristics were the Spanish looking for when they encouraged migrants from The Canary Islands and the Málaga region of Spain? They are the cultural group Islenos we know today. Spanish-speaking and ability to serve as soldiers
Why was LA a more successful colony under the Spanish compared to the French? Spain: Expanded trade, built on the existing colony (improved infrastructure), attracted lots of immigrants, built a good relationship with Native Americans.
What was the Secret Treaty of Fontainebleau? This treaty secretly transferred Louisiana from France to Spain, the French did this to prevent the British from taking LA after the French and Indian War.
Put the following events in order from first to last. 1. French and Indian War 2. Louisiana colonists Revolt against Spanish rule 3. Spain takes control of Louisiana 4. Revolutionary War French and Indian war, Spain takes control, LA Revolts, Revolutionary War
Why is the French Quarter called the French Quarter but the architecture is primarily Spanish? The Great Fire of 1788 in New Orleans burnt down the French built buildings.