1. Ulloa 1766 –1768 - Forceful leader but a reserved intellectual
Tried to clean up the illegal trade by
enforcing Spanish trade laws
got married in secret without making it a
public affair.
The entire colony turned against him and
committed treason by running him off

2. O’Reilly 1769 Strong and forceful military leader
Properly claimed Louisiana for Spain and arrested those who were responsible for the rebellion and had them put to death.
Was nicknamed “Bloody O’Reilly” for the way he handled the rebel leaders.
Replaced the French Superior Council with the Spanish Cabildo

3. Unzaga 1769 –1777
Laid back (Overlooked much of the illegal trade going on in the colony) even allowing British merchants to set up shops in New Orleans
Handled problems in a mild manner and efficient style
Appointed French to government positions
- Repaired the forts and brought more soldiers.
worked well with the natives.
Was more accepted when he married a wealthy French merchants daughter.

4. Galvez 1777 –1785 - Strong military leader
He ordered a survey of the territory (Gulf Coast)
Strengthened Military Forces
American Revolution broke out
He defeated the British forces along the lower Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
He was awarded a royal title and allowed
to add the title “Yo Solo” (I alone) to his
coat of arms by the King of Spain.
- US = a statue in the nation’s capital

5. Miro 1785 –1791
He was accommodating trying to please different groups for different reasons.
Allowed Americans to settle in the colony / swear allegiance.
Loosened trade laws with other Americans and Natives.
Fires in New Orleans 1788 and 1794.
Supervised the re-building of New Orleans.
More Spanish Architecture

6. Carondelet 1791 –1797 Hard worker and accomplished a lot
Loosened Spanish trade laws to improve the economy, printed the first newspaper, and installed street lights for safety.
French Revolution (offered refuge for French)
Stopped importation of slaves.
- Right of Deposit was granted to US