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When the Spanish gained control of Louisiana in 1762, how did the population change?
a) the population decreased as French people left the colony
b) the population decreased because people wanted to escape the Spanish king's harsh rule
c) the population increased as Spain brought more enslaved people and created more job opportunities
d) the population increased as thousands of Spanish people immigrated to the new colony

The Acadians chose to settle in Louisiana for all of these reasons EXCEPT -
a) the soil was rich and good for farming in the Mississippi Delta
b) they spoke French, a common language in Louisiana
c) the Spanish government paid for the Acadians to settle in Louisiana
d) the British forced them to move to Louisiana, with no choice to go elsewhere

In the War of 1812, which country did America fight against?
a) France
b) Britain
c) Spain
d) Haiti

What was one cause of the War of 1812?
a) America was aggressive toward British ships in the Gulf of Mexico
b) England kidnapped American soldiers and forced them to join the British army
c) France closed off the Mississippi River to American trade
d) Britain attacked the Acadians in Canada

What was one cause of the War of 1812?
a) Britain interfered with U.S. trade with France
b) France stopped the U.S. from trading with Britain
c) the U.S. tried to take land from Britain in Canada
d) the U.S. tried to take the Louisiana Territory without paying for it

How did John Law encourage investment and settlement in Louisiana?
a) he successfully brought wealth to many investors
b) he told Europeans that they would find gold and silver in the colony
c) he told Africans there would be no slavery allowed in Louisiana
d) he brought thousands of rich French people over to live in the colony

Which two groups of people were most known for cooperating in the fur trade?
a) French and British
b) Americans and British
c) Native Americans and French
d) Native Americans and Spanish

In what year did the Treaty of Paris end the French and Indian (Seven Years) War?
a) 1717
b) 1763
c) 1898
d) 1980

The Code Noir was -
a) harsh because it allowed escaped slaves to be branded and killed as punishment
b) mainly focused on the health and well-being of slaves
c) mainly governing free people of color
d) gentle and fair in its treatment of people of color

The main advantage to New Orleans' location on the Mississippi River was -
a) safety from hurricanes and other storms
b) access to trade on the river and Gulf of Mexico, which led to a strong economy
c) safety from disease-carrying bugs and other wildlife
d) located nearby to other economically strong large cities

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