1. A New Beginning: From Territory to Civil War
Chapter 7
A New Beginning: From Territory to Civil War

2. 1. What are three reasons the Louisiana economy prospered during the territorial period?
Railroads
B) Steamboats
C) Population

4. William C.C. Claiborne

5. Under French and Spanish Rule
Under American Rule
Religion
Voting
Trials
Government

6. 3. What was Jefferson’s main goal for Claiborne as he directed changes in the Territory of New Orleans?
Residents learn to self-govern and live in a democracy with free trade.

7. 4. Why were Creoles anxious for statehood?
Elect their own governors, congressmen, senators, and pass their own laws.
No longer ruled under a Monarchy.

9. 5. Describe three things Claiborne did to earn the trust and respect of the Creoles.
Established land offices
Placed Interpreters in the Courts
Appointed Creoles to government positions

10. 6. Why was the Neutral Strip created
6. Why was the Neutral Strip created? Describe its location and what life was like there.
It was created to avoid a war with Spain.
Outlaws and bandits moved into the region. They were known to rob settlers in both Spanish Texas and Territory of Orleans.

13. 7. How did Louisiana’s Police Juries come to be
7. How did Louisiana’s Police Juries come to be? What were their responsibilities?
Each county (Parish) was so large, the judge was allowed to appoint 12 men to serve as advisors. They met to discuss the needs of the county (Parish). Passed laws and maintained roads.
(Extension of the court)

14. Louisiana Geography – 1805 Counties Map
Label the 12 counties (Parishes)
12 Counties (Parishes) = Green
3. “No Man’s Land” = Purple
Spanish West Florida = Red
Spanish Texas = Yellow
6. Lake Pontchartrain = Blue

15. The Duel

16. The Republic of West Florida

18. Fulwar Skipwith