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LA History
Chapter 7 SG
Question | Answer |
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What treaty transfered LA from France to Spain? | Treaty of Fountainbleu |
What factor attracted the Acadians to LA? | The land and Catholicism |
Who was the first Spanish governor of LA? | Antonio de Ulloa |
Which Spanish governor of LA has been described as a reserved scientist, quiet, low-keyed, and noted scholar? | Ulloa |
Which law supported by Ulloa angered the LA colonists? | Spanish trade laws |
Why were the Acadians evicted from Canada? | They didn't take the British oath of Allegiance |
What was the Spanish organization that functioned as town council and as the court of law? | Cabildo |
Which Spanish governor allowed merchants to set up trade in New Orleans, married the daughter of a wealthy French merchant, and repaired a number of LA forts? | Unzaga de Amezaga |
What group of LA immigrants came from the Canary Islands? | Isleños |
Who was the governor of LA during the American Revolution? | Gálvez |
Why did Spain not openly support the colonists in the American Revolution? | The Americans would not stay on the own land |
During the American Revolution, what was the main British target of the Spaniards? | Pensacola |
What hindered the military movement of the Spanish in the Gulf of Mexico? | Hurricanes |
What did Governor Carondelet do to improve his control of LA during the French Revolution? | He increased the support of the Native Americans |
What issues did O'Reilly face? | He faced the effects of the rebellion, replaced the Superior Council with the Cabildo, and most colonists didn't want to take the oath of allegiance to Spain |
What did O'Reilly contribute? | He set the colony straight, ordered a census and a surveryor, and led the colony to be more loyal |
How effective was O'Reilly? | He was called Bloody O'Reilly and put his troops on the parade grounds to show their skill and number |
How did the French Revolution affect the Upper Class? | The French noblemen who supported the King of France left France and moved to LA to live |
How did the French Revolution affect the Middle Class? | They were watched more closely by those who controlled the colony because may joined revolutionary groups |
How did the French Revolution affect the Slaves? | They expected supporters of more freedom to support them in a planned uprising |
How did the French Revolution affect the Indians? | They formed closer ties to their governing forces |
Name 4 hardships colonial soldiers had to face in the French and Indian War. | Began at daybreak & ended after sunset – LONG Days! Carried heavy equipment and supplies Couldn’t talk or even cough while marching – DISCIPLINED Meals consisted of dry salt fish & rum Sometimes had to do without food |
Due to a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, what character has become a widespread symbol of the Acadians? | Evangeline |
Which country sells LA to the Americans? | France |