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VocabularyVocabulary

Spanish LouisianaSpanish Louisiana

Chapter 6Chapter 6

1760 ~ Treaty of Fontainebleau ends 1760 ~ Treaty of Fontainebleau ends French ownership of Louisiana French ownership of Louisiana Territory.Territory.

(Secret treaty between France & Spain)(Secret treaty between France & Spain)

Antonia de UlloaAntonia de Ulloa

First Spanish governorFirst Spanish governor

World famous scientist and engineerWorld famous scientist and engineer

Introvert ~ did not like to be around people or Introvert ~ did not like to be around people or attend social eventsattend social events

Many felt that Ulloa had weak leadership Many felt that Ulloa had weak leadership skillsskills

Louisiana Rebellion 1768Louisiana Rebellion 1768

Aka: “The Creole Revolution”Aka: “The Creole Revolution”

Attempt to stop the handover from French to Attempt to stop the handover from French to SpanishSpanish

Five days later, the creoles forced the Spanish Five days later, the creoles forced the Spanish out of the colony ~ Ulloa evicted.out of the colony ~ Ulloa evicted.

““Bloody” O’ReillyBloody” O’Reilly

Originally from Ireland, later joined Spanish Originally from Ireland, later joined Spanish armyarmy

Arrived in New Orleans with 24 ships & 2,000 Arrived in New Orleans with 24 ships & 2,000 soldiers to re-established ordersoldiers to re-established order

Executed six rebels (firing squad)Executed six rebels (firing squad) Six went to PrisonSix went to Prison

Established language Established language schoolsschools

Allowed New Orleans Allowed New Orleans to maintain French to maintain French traditionstraditions

New LawsNew Laws

Checks and balances ~ reduced corruptionChecks and balances ~ reduced corruption

Divided Louisiana into 12 districts (parishes)Divided Louisiana into 12 districts (parishes)

CabildoCabildo replaced the Superior Council replaced the Superior Council

French customs of Paris replaced with the French customs of Paris replaced with the O’Reilly CodesO’Reilly Codes

Changes to the Code NoirChanges to the Code Noir

As time passed, the Creoles As time passed, the Creoles began to appreciate the Spanishbegan to appreciate the Spanish

While things were improving in Spanish Louisiana, While things were improving in Spanish Louisiana, the colonist (U.S.) is in a war with Great Britain.the colonist (U.S.) is in a war with Great Britain.

The American RevolutionThe American Revolution

July 4, 1776 ~ The colonists declared July 4, 1776 ~ The colonists declared Independence from Great Britain.Independence from Great Britain.

The Colony GrowsThe Colony Grows

Population grew from 7,500 to 50,000.Population grew from 7,500 to 50,000.

Land Grants – a piece of land promised to Land Grants – a piece of land promised to each family who would settle in Louisiana.each family who would settle in Louisiana.

The government also provided tools, 2 hens, 2 The government also provided tools, 2 hens, 2 pigs, and supplies.pigs, and supplies.

The IslenosThe Islenos

““Islanders”Islanders”

Settled in the areas of St. Bernard, Ascension, Settled in the areas of St. Bernard, Ascension, & Plaquemines Parishes& Plaquemines Parishes

Fishing and trappingFishing and trapping

The KaintocksThe Kaintocks

““Frontiersmen”Frontiersmen”

Liked to drink, fight, and caused troubleLiked to drink, fight, and caused trouble

The AcadiansThe Acadians

Largest group to settle ~ about 10,000 between Largest group to settle ~ about 10,000 between 1769 – 1785. (French Speaking Catholics from 1769 – 1785. (French Speaking Catholics from Canada) Canada)

Farming and trappingFarming and trapping

Settled in Southwest Louisiana & along Bayou Settled in Southwest Louisiana & along Bayou TecheTeche

Cause Effect

When a priest knocked over a candle

Since it was Easter

They were unable to communicate effectively

Due to the size of the fire

EconomicsEconomics

SugarSugar

Sugarcane, grown for syrup and rumSugarcane, grown for syrup and rum

Cash CropCash Crop