(6) U3 C2 L3 Quiz

Who was the Spanish king who sent a fleet to Louisiana to suppress the Creole Revolt?

• King Louis XV

• King Charles III

• King Philip V

• King Ferdinand VI

What was the name of the governing body in Louisiana that the Creole citizens wanted to revert back to French rule?

• The Cabildo

• The Superior Council

• The Colonial Assembly

• The French Parliament

What was the main purpose of the Creole Revolt of 1768?

• To establish a new independent nation

• To drive Ulloa out of the colony and restore French rule

• To increase trade with Native Americans

• To expand the territory of Louisiana

Explain how General Alejandro O’Reilly's actions after the revolt impacted the legal system in Louisiana.

• He abolished all existing laws and created a new legal system from scratch.

• He adapted the colony’s French laws to align them with Spanish laws, resulting in the Code O’Reilly.

• He allowed the French legal system to remain unchanged.

• He introduced British common law to the colony.

What was the outcome for the leaders of the Creole Revolt after O’Reilly took control?

• They were pardoned and allowed to return to their homes.

• They were charged with treason; some were executed, and others were imprisoned.

• They were exiled to France.

• They were given positions in the new government.

Discuss the significance of replacing the Superior Council with a cabildo in Louisiana.

• It allowed for more democratic participation by the local population.

• It was a common form of local government throughout Spain’s territories, reinforcing Spanish control.

• It led to increased tensions with Native Americans.

• It resulted in economic decline for the colony.

Match the following impacts of O’Reilly's reforms on Louisiana's relations with Native Americans.

• Resulted in tensions and hostilities with Native American tribes.

• The reforms had no impact on relations with Native Americans.

• Led to harmonious interactions and stability during Spanish governance.

• The reforms improved colonial relations, resulting in peaceful relations during Spanish rule.

• Encouraged Native American tribes to form alliances with French settlers.

• The reforms caused Native Americans to ally with the French.

• Did not alter the existing dynamics with Native American communities.

• The reforms led to increased conflict with Native American tribes.

What was the Code O’Reilly, and why was it important for the Spanish colony in Louisiana?

• A military code that increased Spanish military presence in the colony.

• A legal code that served as the foundation for the Spanish colony’s legal system.

• A trade agreement with Native American tribes.

• A set of guidelines for agricultural development.

Evaluate the effectiveness of O’Reilly's financial reforms in stabilizing Louisiana's economy.

• The reforms were ineffective and led to economic decline.

• The reforms stabilized the economy and improved financial conditions in the colony.

• The reforms had no significant impact on the economy.

• The reforms caused inflation and financial instability.

What was the role of the French minister of foreign affairs in the Creole Revolt?

• He supported the Spanish rule in Louisiana.

• He was petitioned by the Superior Council to restore French rule.

• He led the rebellion against Ulloa.

• He negotiated a peace treaty with Spain.