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What was the impetus for ceding the French colony of Louisiana to the Spanish?
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?
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?
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?
Why did France keep the cession of Louisiana to Spain a secret for over a year?
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When did Great Britain officially concede Spanish ownership of Louisiana?
When did Great Britain officially concede Spanish ownership of Louisiana?
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