Trick or Treaty
secret treaty that gave Spain control of all French territory west of the Mississippi River and included New Orleans
Treaty of Fountainebleau
the Spanish governor that was banished from Louisiana by the Superior Council during the Creole Revolt
Ulloa
The Acadians named their settlements after.....
St.'s
economy was centered around sugarhouses and cotton gin
Spanish
The group that was expelled from Canada due to not conforming to the British government. They introduced crawfish, boudin, Cajun and Zydeco music to the LA culture. They spoke in a French dialect.
Acadians (Cajuns)
This treaty signed gave all the land west of the Mississippi River to Spain and the east to Great Britain.
Treaty of Paris
this governor's accomplishments include the following:
he stabilized the economy
improved the colony's health standards
established the Cabildo
O'Reilly
True or False
Louisiana under French rule was supported by the German coast provided lumber to New Orleans.
False
primary source of income was from fur trade
French Colonial period
They were refugees from St. Domingue. They populated Louisiana and provided cheap labor through sugar cane and the cotton gin production.
Haitians
The treaty that allowed Spain to trade east of the Mississippi river to avoid having to smuggle from the British.
Pickney's Treaty
Treaty of San Lorenzo
the name of the government system in LA under French control
the Superior Council
the name of the government system in LA under Spanish control that replaced the French Superior Council
the Cabildo
tobacco and indigo was the main crops
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. They protected Louisiana from British invasion.
the Isleños
treaty that gave the French back control of all territory west of the Mississippi River and included New Orleans from Spain
Treaty of San Ildefonso
This governor was nicknamed the Father of Louisiana under French rule.
Bienville
The Mississippi River runs the American Interior from _______________ to _____________.
The Great Lakes (Minnesota) to the Gulf of Mexico
Coartacion and lenient laws against slaves
Spanish Colonial period
The group responsible for rebelling against Governor Ulloa.
Creole (Revolt)
The country Bonaparte sold Louisiana to after receiving it from Spain.
America
Describe Ulloa as a governor.
student response
Name 3 of the parishes named for Saints.
St. Charles, St. Mary, St. Landry, St. John, St. Helena, St. Tammany, St. James
Explain Louisiana's characteristics under Spanish leadership.
Student response
Name all the groups living in Louisiana at this time that contributed to its unique culture.