Treaty info.
secret treaty that gave Spain control of all French territory west of the Mississippi River and included New Orleans
What is the Treaty of Fountainebleau?
the Spanish governor that was banished from Louisiana by the Superior Council
Who is Ulloa?
the Cabildo system was based on this ancient law
economy was centered around agriculture and plantations
What was the Spanish Colonial Period?
The group that was offered land grants to come to the LA colony. Their influences include architecture, paella, empanadas, and tamales.
Who were the Spanish?
the country that received a kingdom in Italy for the queen's nephew in exchange for the LA colony
What is Spain?
this governor's accomplishments include the following:
he stabilized the economy
issued the Code O'Reilly
improved the colony's health standards
established the Cabildo
Who is O'Reilly?
This Cabildo member had final authority over all proceedings and could veto council decisions
Who is the Governor?
primary source of income was from fur trade
What was the French Colonial period?
this group was forced out of Novia Scotia. They introduced crawfish, boudin, Cajun and Zydeco music to the LA culture. They spoke in a French dialect.
Who were the Acadians?
the year that Spain received Louisiana from France
What is 1763?
the name of the government system in LA under French control
What is the Superior Council?
the name of the government system in LA under Spanish control that replaced the French Superior Council
What was the Cabildo?
tobacco and indigo was the main crops
What was the French Colonial period?
They came to LA to escape a drought and locust infestation. They were given land, money, and assistance to establish settlements around New Orleans. Their presence increased the Spanish speaking population.
Who are the Isleños?
treaty that gave the French back control of all territory west of the Mississippi River and included New Orleans from Spain
What is the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso?
the law code that went into effect in France in 1804
What is the Napoleonic Code?
this group served in the Cabildo as administrators and judges in court case appeals
Who were the Regidors?
cotton and sugar were the main crops
What is the Spanish Colonial period?
they were refugees from St. Domingue that wanted to escape the violence of a rebellion. They introduced voo doo and red beans and rice to LA. They had knowledge on growing and refining sugar.
Who are the Haitians?
This country was concerned that France would stop them from using the Mississippi River for trade under the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso.
What is America?
group of prominent French colonists that joined the cabildo
Who were the Creoles?
the purpose of the Cabildo
What is to collect revenue and organize the colony's military?
What is the Spanish Colonial period?
They were free people of color. Their achievements included being able to buy property and houses. They could buy their freedom. They ran businesses, wee members of the Spanish militia, and active in the Catholic church.
Who were the gens do couleur libres?