The Louisiana Transfer
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What was the impetus for ceding the French colony of Louisiana to the Spanish?

  • The uncertain understanding of Louisiana's boundaries by Spanish officials
  • The fear of Louisiana falling into British hands
  • The costly conflict between France and Great Britain (correct)
  • The secret Treaty of Fontainebleau
  • Why did France offer Louisiana to Spain initially?

  • To prevent Louisiana from falling into British hands
  • To seek protection for Louisiana from Spanish forces
  • To bring Spain into the conflict on the French side (correct)
  • To fulfill the terms of the secret Treaty of Fontainebleau
  • What was the purpose of the secret Treaty of Fontainebleau?

  • To deceive the British about the ownership of Louisiana
  • To hand over Louisiana and the Isle of Orleans to Spain (correct)
  • To establish a secret alliance between France and Spain
  • To persuade Spain not to fight against the British
  • Why did France keep the cession of Louisiana to Spain a secret for over a year?

    <p>Fear of Louisiana falling into British hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Great Britain officially concede Spanish ownership of Louisiana?

    <p>February 1763</p> Signup and view all the answers

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