The French and Indian War

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Who initially controlled the portion of Louisiana east of the Mississippi after the peace negotiations?

  • Canada
  • Spain
  • Great Britain (correct)
  • France

What was the main reason for Spain's opposition to France giving up territory to the British?

  • Buffer zone between British colonies and Mexico
  • Protection of the Caribbean islands
  • Control of the coast along the Gulf of Mexico (correct)
  • Access to mineral wealth in Mexico

When were the terms of the Treaty of Fontainebleau made public?

  • 1764 (correct)
  • 1766
  • 1763
  • 1762

Who was the first Spanish governor to arrive in New Orleans?

<p>Antonio de Ulloa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Spain fully take command of Louisiana and continue to govern the colony until 1803?

<p>1769 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the French and Indian War also known as?

<p>The Seven Years War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the French and Indian War take place?

<p>North America, the Caribbean, West Africa, Europe, and Asia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did France ask Spain for military and financial help during the French and Indian War?

<p>After the British conquered French territory in Canada (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event made Louisiana a more valuable bargaining chip for France during peace negotiations?

<p>The loss of several Caribbean islands by France (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the French negotiator hope to achieve by offering Louisiana to Spain?

<p>Persuade Spain to provide France with a large loan, enter the war immediately, or both (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the French and Indian War also known as?

<p>The Seven Years War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the French and Indian War take place?

<p>North America, the Caribbean, West Africa, Europe, and Asia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did France ask Spain for military and financial help during the French and Indian War?

<p>To counter the British conquest of French territory in Canada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event made Louisiana a more valuable bargaining chip for France during peace negotiations?

<p>The loss of several islands in the Caribbean by France (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Spain fully take command of Louisiana and continue to govern the colony until 1803?

<p>1763 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for Spain's opposition to France giving up territory to the British?

<p>Fear of British control along the Gulf of Mexico coast (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the French negotiator manage to keep New Orleans out of British hands during peace negotiations?

<p>By assuring alternative access to the Gulf of Mexico above the city (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Spain fully take command of Louisiana and continue to govern the colony until 1803?

<p>1769 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Spain's agreement to end the war and accept western Louisiana and New Orleans from France?

<p>Capture of Havana by the British (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were the terms of the Treaty of Fontainebleau made public?

<p>1764 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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