LEAP Review

which statement explains how the Mississippi River most likely affected the development of the Native American settlements of Louisiana?

• The river produced adobe clay for building houses and walls.

• The river made it difficult for tribes to interact with each other.

• The river made everyday life and trading resources easier.

• The river flooded villages and prevented tribes from trading.

which statements best explain the

importance of the trade relationship between the French and Native Americans in Louisiana? Select the two correct answers.

• Trade prevented the spread of diseases to both groups.

• Trade allowed both groups to gain land.

• Trade limited opportunities for employment

• Trade taught each group about a different culture.

• Trade encouraged peaceful relations.

Which statement explains how the culture of Native

Americans in Louisiana was most likely affected by trade with Europeans?

• Trade with Europeans resulted in Native Americans becoming completely adapted to European culture.

• Trade with Europeans led Native Americans to abandon traditional practices and become dependent on European goods.

• Trade with Europeans preserved Native American cultures because Europeans valued their goods.

• Trade with Europeans caused Native a Americans to return to pre-Columbian traditions because they disliked European values.

Which statement best explains how the scarcity of resources affected the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers?

• It led to more trading between the two groups.

• It made Native Americans stop fighting with each other.

• It forced Native Americans to leave some areas.

• It caused widespread fighting among Europeans.

Why did the British seek to control Louisiana, specifically New Orleans? Select the two correct answers,

• New Orleans was an important port.

• New Orleans’ financial district was superior to others in North America.

• The Mississippi River gave access to a large portion of North America.

• New Orleans was founded by the British

• The Mississippi River provided a way to irrigate the land.

Which of these was an advantage of the U.S. military in the Battle of New Orleans? Select the two correct answers.

• The U.S. troops were better equipped than the British.

• The U.S. military had a stronger navy

• The U.S. troops were better acclimated to the climate of Louisiana

• The U.S. military was larger than that of the British.

• The U.S. troops were familiar with the land

Which of the following was a result of the War of 1812?

• The United States agreed to remain neutral in European wars

• The United States and Britain agreed to stop fighting.

• The border between Canada and the United States was redrawn.

• New England states left the Union.

Which of these characteristics made the Battle of New Orleans unique?

• The Battle of New Orleans was fought exclusively on the water.

• The Battle of New Orleans was fought after the war had officially ended

• The Battle of New Orleans was not an actual battle.

• The Battle of New Orleans was fought by untrained militia.

Why was the U.S. willing to use the services of Lafitte and his men?

• Jean Lafitte and his men were familiar with the area.

• The U.S. military wanted the pirates to attack the British at sea.

• The U.S. military was desperate for more men.

• Jean Lafitte and his men were pirates who could smuggle supplies.

Which statement best describes a feature of the cotton industry in the economic development of Louisiana?

• Louisiana farmers have reduced the number of planted acres overtime.

• Demand has had a large impact on the amount of cotton produced in Louisiana.

• Technological innovations have usually increased the cost of cotton in Louisiana.

• Louisiana has produced more cotton fabric and clothing than any other state.