Louisiana's Beginning

Who explored and settled Louisiana?

• Spanish

• British

• French

• Portuguese

Which country had a major influence in Louisiana?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Germany

Which European country first explored and settled Louisiana?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

Which European country sold Louisiana to the United States?

• England

• Germany

• Spain

• France

What was the main reason for French exploration and settlement in Louisiana?

• Profitable fur trade

• Expansion of French empire

• Search for new trade routes

• Desire for religious freedom

What was the main reason for Spanish exploration and settlement in Louisiana?

• To search for gold and other valuable resources.

• To establish control over the Mississippi River and its trade routes.

• To establish religious missions and convert Native Americans to Christianity.

• To expand the Spanish empire and increase their wealth and power.

Who was the French explorer that claimed Louisiana for France?

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernando de Soto

• René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle

Who was the Spanish governor of Louisiana?

• Juan Ponce de León

• Bernardo de Gálvez

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• Hernando de Soto

What was the capital of French Louisiana?

• Montreal

• Baton Rouge

• New Orleans

• Paris

What was the capital of Spanish Louisiana?

• Baton Rouge

• Mobile

• San Antonio

• New Orleans