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Spanish Louisiana Chapter 6
1760 ~ Treaty of Fontainebleau ends French ownership of Louisiana Territory ~ Treaty of Fontainebleau ends French ownership of Louisiana Territory. (Secret treaty between France & Spain) (Secret treaty between France & Spain)
Antonia de Ulloa Antonia de Ulloa First Spanish governor First Spanish governor World famous scientist and engineer World famous scientist and engineer Introvert ~ did not like to be around people or attend social events Introvert ~ did not like to be around people or attend social events Many felt that Ulloa had weak leadership skills Many felt that Ulloa had weak leadership skills
Louisiana Rebellion 1768 Aka: “The Creole Revolution” Aka: “The Creole Revolution” Attempt to stop the handover from French to Spanish Attempt to stop the handover from French to Spanish Five days later, the creoles forced the Spanish out of the colony ~ Ulloa evicted. Five days later, the creoles forced the Spanish out of the colony ~ Ulloa evicted.
“Bloody” O’Reilly Originally from Ireland, later joined Spanish army Originally from Ireland, later joined Spanish army Arrived in New Orleans with 24 ships & 2,000 soldiers to re-established order Arrived in New Orleans with 24 ships & 2,000 soldiers to re-established order Executed six rebels (firing squad) Executed six rebels (firing squad) Six went to Prison Six went to Prison
Established language schools Established language schools Allowed New Orleans to maintain French traditions Allowed New Orleans to maintain French traditions
New Laws
Checks and balances ~ reduced corruption Checks and balances ~ reduced corruption Divided Louisiana into 12 districts (parishes) Divided Louisiana into 12 districts (parishes) Cabildo replaced the Superior Council Cabildo replaced the Superior Council French customs of Paris replaced with the O’Reilly Codes French customs of Paris replaced with the O’Reilly Codes Changes to the Code Noir Changes to the Code Noir
As time passed, the Creoles began to appreciate the Spanish
While things were improving in Spanish Louisiana, the colonist (U.S.) is in a war with Great Britain. While things were improving in Spanish Louisiana, the colonist (U.S.) is in a war with Great Britain. The American Revolution The American Revolution
July 4, 1776 ~ The colonists declared Independence from Great Britain.
The Colony Grows Population grew from 7,500 to 50,000. Population grew from 7,500 to 50,000. Land Grants – a piece of land promised to each family who would settle in Louisiana. Land Grants – a piece of land promised to each family who would settle in Louisiana. The government also provided tools, 2 hens, 2 pigs, and supplies. The government also provided tools, 2 hens, 2 pigs, and supplies.
The Islenos “Islanders” “Islanders” Settled in the areas of St. Bernard, Ascension, & Plaquemines Parishes Settled in the areas of St. Bernard, Ascension, & Plaquemines Parishes Fishing and trapping Fishing and trapping
The Kaintocks “Frontiersmen” “Frontiersmen” Liked to drink, fight, and caused trouble Liked to drink, fight, and caused trouble
The Acadians Largest group to settle ~ about 10,000 between 1769 – (French Speaking Catholics from Canada) Largest group to settle ~ about 10,000 between 1769 – (French Speaking Catholics from Canada) Farming and trapping Farming and trapping Settled in Southwest Louisiana & along Bayou Teche Settled in Southwest Louisiana & along Bayou Teche
CauseEffect When a priest knocked over a candle Since it was Easter They were unable to communicate effectively Due to the size of the fire
Economics
Sugar Sugarcane, grown for syrup and rum Sugarcane, grown for syrup and rum Cash Crop Cash Crop