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?

Antonio de Ulloa Signup and view all the answers

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

1769 Signup and view all the answers

What was the French and Indian War also known as?

The Seven Years War Signup and view all the answers

Where did the French and Indian War take place?

North America, the Caribbean, West Africa, Europe, and Asia Signup and view all the answers

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

After the British conquered French territory in Canada Signup and view all the answers

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

The loss of several Caribbean islands by France Signup and view all the answers

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

Persuade Spain to provide France with a large loan, enter the war immediately, or both Signup and view all the answers

What was the French and Indian War also known as?

The Seven Years War Signup and view all the answers

Where did the French and Indian War take place?

North America, the Caribbean, West Africa, Europe, and Asia Signup and view all the answers

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

To counter the British conquest of French territory in Canada Signup and view all the answers

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

The loss of several islands in the Caribbean by France Signup and view all the answers

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

1763 Signup and view all the answers

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

Fear of British control along the Gulf of Mexico coast Signup and view all the answers

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

By assuring alternative access to the Gulf of Mexico above the city Signup and view all the answers

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

1769 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?

Capture of Havana by the British Signup and view all the answers

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

1764 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

What was the French and Indian War also known as?

Where did the French and Indian War take place?

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

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

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

What was the French and Indian War also known as?

Where did the French and Indian War take place?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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