Quiz on Mercantilism

Choose the correct definition of mercantilism.

• A political policy to fund explorations for future profit

• An economic policy to refuse to trade with other countries or colonies

• An economic policy in which the goal is to gain wealth by exporting more goods than are imported

• A political policy to take over more territory and build settlements

Which characteristics best describe the Lower Louisiana colony? (Choose 3)

• hot and humid summers

• subtropical climate

• desert climate

• extremely cold winters

• wetlands in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain

Based on Source 1, which factor most likely pulled Spanish settlers to colonial Louisiana?

• Spain gained the Louisiana Territory in a treaty.

• Louisiana was known for religious freedom.

• Spain discovered gold in Louisiana swamps.

• Louisiana was a refuge from the revolution in Spain.

Using Source 2, which statements best explain how colonial settlers influenced Louisiana culture? Select the two correct answers.

• Traditions were forgotten and new ones were created.

• Immigrants adopted the culture of Louisiana upon arrival.

• Different religions were blended into a single religion.

• Immigrants brought new foods and new ways of cooking to Louisiana.

• Music from the many cultures merged into a unique Louisiana sound.

Why did John Law distribute advertisements like the image shown to people in Europe?

• to establish beneficial alliances with nearby Native American nations and tribes

• to show off his wealthy lifestyle and gain a promotion

• to motivate people to invest in his Company of the West

• to intimidate other European countries who hope to establish colonies in North America

Which event was a significant moment in the development of New Orleans that led to the architectural restructure of the settlement?

• French and Indian War

• catastrophic hurricane in 1722

• Mississippi Bubble collapse in 1720

Which accomplishments were achieved by Alejandro O'Reilly during his time as governor? (Choose 4)

• issued the Code O'Reilly

• stabilized the economy

• established a new government system called a cabildo

• improved the colony's health standards

• outlawed slave codes

Code O'Reilly infused Spanish laws into the pre-existing French laws of Louisiana and created the ______________.

which of the following events happened first?

• Spain takes control of Louisiana from France and encourages immigration from Acadia, Ireland, and the Canary Islands.

• New Orleans thrives with economic activity and becomes a major port on the Mississippi River.

• Enslaved Africans and German colonists clear land and build much of New Orleans after their arrival.

• New Orleans is founded by Bienville to serve as a commercial center in the Mississippi Valley.

Which of the following best explains the increase in the number of enslaved Africans in the colonies during the 1700s?

• A. The Columbian Exchange brought over many new goods and diseases.

• B. The colonies did not want to be taxed without being represented.

• C. Cash crops and the plantation system created large profits for the colonies in North America.

• D. Smallpox contributed to the deaths of many Africans being transported.