Why were the French willing to give the Spanish all of Louisiana East of the Mississippi River in the Treaty of Fountainbleau?
Because they were losing the French and Indian war and needed money and military aid.
100
When Ulloa took office in Louisiana he implemented Spanish trade laws. Why did these laws hurt the economy?
Spanish trade laws banned trade with any non Spanish colonies. Then Louisiana colonist were acustomed to trading with other French colonies and the British
100
Describe the Military under Ulloa.
1 ship, 75 soilders, weak
100
Explain how and why the Acadians ended up in Louisiana. Include culture and religion.
Forced out of Canada because they refused to take an oath of allegiance, then came to Louisiana because of the already establsihed French colony and extablished Catholic religion.
100
Why did the Spanish government feel the need to import the Islenos during the American Revolution?
Because they were worried that the French would not be loyal to the Spansih crown during a war.
200
What were the terms of the first Treaty of Paris?
Spain aquired everything West of the Mississippi River, Great Britain aquired everything to the East, Spain recieved Cuba for Florida, and the French lost everything other than Haiti.
200
When Oreilly took over he set prices on food. How did this improve the economy?
It allowed colonist to purchase goods other than food and stimulate the economy.
200
Describe Oreilly's military arrival and how he conducted business.
25 ships, 3000 soldiers..........Bloody Oreilly
200
Explain why the colonist rebelled against Ulloa.
He confused colonist by not transfering the colony, and angered the colonist by imposing Spanish trade laws.
200
What is treason? Give an example
A crime in aiding or attempting to overthrow a government. Selling nuclear secrets to North Korea
300
Explain the Second Treaty of Paris.
Spain recieved British West Florida, and the Americans aquired Independence.
300
Why did Unzaga overlook black market trade between the British and Spanish Louisiana?
Because it improved Spanish/French relatons, and it also improved the economy.
300
Explain why Galvez's military accomplishmnets helped the Americans to win the American revolution.
He was able to capture 3 British forts along the Mississippi River, and Gulf coast, which left New Orleans unchecked to supply the Americans.
300
When Spain entered the American Revolution, why did the ally with the French, but refuse to openly ally with the Americans?
Because they did not want to support a colonist revolt against a monarchy.
300
Why did the Spanish import Irish priest to North Louisiana?
To convert the Pioneers with English Mass
400
What boundary did the Americans and British settle on as a result of Pinckney's Treaty?
The 31st parallel
400
When Miro loosened Spanish trade laws, the Louisiana economy began to grow....why?
More Business= more money!
400
Why did the Spanish worry about the Native Americans allying with the Americans following the Americacn Revolution?
They wanted the Indians on their side in the event of a Spanish American War
400
Explain why Louisiana was more succesful under Spanish controll.
Africans, Acadians, and Pioneers, settling, farming and reproducing
400
Explain Spanish Land Grants.
Land was given to Americans in Louisiana if the took an oath of loyallty to the Spanish crown.
500
Explain the Right of Deposit. What treaty was this a part of.
American growers could ship goods down the Mississippi River to New Orleans and deposite the goods in warehouses to be sold.
500
How did the Right of Deposit improve the American colony along the East side of the Mississippi River?
It allowed American farmers to bring their goods to market.
500
Explain what a militia is.
A group of nonprofessional citizen soldiers.
500
Why was the importation of slaves temporarily haulted in Louisiana?
Fear of a slave revolt
500
What different groups contributed to an increasing population in Louisiana?