2. Louisiana Becomes a Spanish Colony

3. (Secret ) Treaty of Fountainebleau
In 1762, FRANCE transfers Louisiana territory over to Spain
(Secret ) Treaty of Fountainebleau

4. The Acadians Were exiles from French Acadia/Nova Scotia
They were hard-working farmers and trappers
A British officer claimed they were enemies because they …
refused to take an oath of allegiance to the Protestant British King

5. The Secret Transfer
In 1763, a French official was sent to transfer the colony and when he inspected it he said…
The government was understaffed and corrupt
The warehouse and the treasury were nearly empty
The transfer was kept secret from colonists while French officials waited for the arrival of the Spanish
On September 30, 1764 the French government officially announced the transfer

6. Arrival of the Spanish Governor
Antonio de Ulloa was sent to be governor
He was a high-ranking and competent naval officer
He was not a forceful leader (reserved scientist)
Changes made by Ulloa that were unpopular
Must follow Spanish trade laws
Could trade only with Spanish ports
Arrived on March 15th, 1776 with 75 soldiers and 1ship

7. The Rebellion of 1678
By October 28, 1768 an armed mob had gathered in New Orleans
Organizers were: merchants (negatively affected by trade laws) of New Orleans and members of the Superior Council (had lost power)
Also joining in were the Germans and Acadians

8. EXTRA EXTRA
Ulloa only had 10 soldiers left in New Orleans so he could not stop the rebellion. He and his family left New Orleans

9. Arrival of the Military
The Spanish considered these acts to be treason (crime of trying to overthrow one’s own state or government)
Alejandro O’Reilly selected to go to colony and regain control

10. The Islenos came from Canary Islands beginning in 1777
brought to join the army and create a Spanish presence

13. Boundary Disputes
Complaints to Congress and threats brought about a treaty; Pinckney’s Treaty
Gave Americans free navigation of the river
Could store their goods in warehouses in New Orleans until they were loaded onto ships
Also set a boundary between US and Spain at 31st parallel