Chapter 5 A Challenge From France

La Salle led the first Europeans to reach the delta of the Mississippi River.

• TRUE

• FALSE

La Salle hoped to set up a French colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River as a base against New Spain.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Fort St. Louis thrived under the leadership of La Salle.

• TRUE

• FALSE

With no ships, La Salle decided to walk to the Great Lakes to get supplies.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The residents left behind at Fort St. Louis founded the town of Corpus Christi.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What was the effect of the establishment of Fort St. Louis on Spain?

• Spain joined forces with France.

• New Spain fell to the French.

• Spain abandoned eastern Texas.

• Spain’s interest in East Texas grew.

Which of the following events occurred last?

• La Salle sails to begin a colony.

• The French build Fort St. Louis.

• La Salle sets out on foot for supplies.

• Colonists return to France on Le Joly.

What was the effect of the establishment of Fort St. Louis on France?

• France lost its claims to the entire Mississippi River Valley.

• France established long-lasting trade with Native Americans in the area.

• France soon established many settlements across Texas.

• France conquered the entire coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Which of the following statements best summarizes La Salle’s leadership?

• La Salle was personally responsible for all the events at Fort St. Louis.

• La Salle never attempted to take advantage of France’s claims to the Mississippi River Valley.

• La Salle was timid and responded poorly to the challenges of colonizing.

• La Salle was brave and daring but lacked navigation skills and the confidence of his followers.

What can you conclude about the relationship between the French and the Karankawa?

• The French and the Karankawa united to oppose the Spanish in Texas.

• The French and the Karankawa had an uneasy but peaceful relationship.

• The French and the Karankawa helped one another survive.

• The French and the Karankawa were enemies.