Ch. 6 Flashcards
Who made France’s claim to the land that became LA?
La Salle
Which colonial governor is credited with establishing a French atmosphere in LA?
Marquis de Vaudreuil
In what way did mercantilism affect the colony’s economic system?
It prevented the colony from llegaly obtaining needed supplies from spanish outpost
What is the term used with the system of allowing individual buisinessmen to take control for profit?
proprietorship
Who was the first proprietor of LA’s colony?
Crozat
Whos built the city of NOLA?
Bienville
What is the timelie of government in LA?
royal colony, proprietorship, joint-venture, royal colony
Whos was responsible for the movemnt of Germans to the colony?
Law
Why did the Ursuline nuns move to the colony?
to work in hospitals & teach religion
Who were the casket girls?
young, marriageable, French girls
Which food grew in importance after African slaves arrived?
rice
Who led the 1st expedition that explored the lands of LA?
La Salle
Children vorn in LA were considered people of which group?
creoles
What was the name given to the code of laws by Bienville to govern conduct of slaves?
Cde Noir
