People
Make a connection between the people of Unit 3 to the explorers discussed in Unit 1.
Hernando de Soto was the first the explore the Mississippi River region (AH!!!! MY SO TOE!!!)
Economic benefits (trade, resources, farming); defense, transportation, etc.
It encouraged the diversity and mix of French and Spanish influence that is still evident today.
Swampy land, humid climate, rivers
How did settlers influence the culture of Louisiana?
Music, food, etc.
Brother of d'Iberville; credited with founding Mobile and New Orleans.
Bienville
This settlement served as a trading post between Native Americans and colonists.
Natchitoches
France ceded the Louisiana Territory to Spain as a result of this treaty.
The Treaty of Fontainebleau.
Louisiana's economy focused on trading this.
Fur
France ceded the Louisiana Territory to this country following the French and Indian War.
Spain.
John Law
Settlements occurred around this, which increased chances of success.
Water.
This 3-part government system includes a superior council, commissaire ordonnateur, and governor.
Civil government
This city controlled trade into North America.
New Orleans
La Salle claimed this area for France.
John Law's deceit led to the increased population of this group in Louisiana.
Germans.
The reasons France wanted to colonize Louisiana.
The purpose of the Code Noir.
To control the lives of African people.
The inflation resulting for John Law's failure is referred to as...
The Mississippi Bubble.
Founded by Bienville; developed by John Law.
New Orleans.
Brother of Bienville; established the first permanent French settlement.
d'Iberville
The most important city in French colonial Louisiana.
New Orleans
Also known as "Black Codes".
Code Noir
This reoccurring weather event led to the development of a grid system in New Orleans.
Hurricanes.
The Treaty of Fontainbleau was kept a secret from this country.