French Colonial Louisiana Quiz

What is the definition of "claim" in the context of French Colonial Louisiana?

• To make known publicly

• To keep secret

• To sell land

• To negotiate a treaty

What was the purpose of the "Code Noir"?

• To establish trade routes

• To govern the practice of slavery in the French colonies

• To create new colonies

• To negotiate with Native Americans

What is a "colony"?

• A group of people of one nationality or ethnic group living in a foreign city or country

• A type of government

• A military base

• A trading post

Who is an "investor"?

• A person who writes laws

• A person who puts money into a company with the expectation of achieving a profit

• A person who governs a colony

• A person who explores new lands

What is a "joint stock company"?

• A company owned by a single person

• A business owned by its investors

• A government agency

• A type of military unit

What is a "land grant"?

• Land given to a person, company, or state in exchange for a specific purpose

• A type of tax

• A military award

• A form of currency

What is "mercantilism"?

• An economy based on the concept that colonies were created to benefit the countries that founded them

• A type of government

• A religious movement

• A military strategy

Who is a "proprietor"?

• Someone who is granted ownership of a colony to establish a government and distribute land

• A military leader

• A religious figure

• A trader

What does "profit" mean in this context?

• To obtain a financial advantage or benefit, especially from an investment

• To lose money

• To break even

• To donate money

What is a "treaty"?

• An agreement between nations used to end wars, settle land disputes, and establish new countries

• A type of weapon

• A form of currency

• A religious text