Spanish Colonial Louisiana

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Who was the first European explorer to explore the lower part of the Mississippi River?

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Hernando de Soto

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What made the management of the Louisiana colony challenging for the Spanish?

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The presence of many ethnic groups

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What was the state of New Orleans when Ulloa finally arrived?

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Financial and administrative turmoil

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What was the governing body of Louisiana during the Creole Revolt?

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The Superior Council

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What did O'Reilly replace the Superior Council with?

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A cabildo

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What is the practice of coartación?

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A method to buy freedom

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What language was part of the Creole way of life in Louisiana?

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French

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What professions did free people of color commonly pursue in Spanish Colonial Louisiana?

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Carpenters and ironworkers

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Who were the Acadians?

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French settlers forced out of Canada

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What are Cajun people best known for today?

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Their flavorful food and unique music