1) what was a positive aspect of interaction between french settlers and american indians?

american indian and french cultures naturally blended together.
american indians gained access to manufactured goods.
american indians increased their territory.
american indians gained new medicines for common illnesses.

2) how does louisiana celebrate its diverse culture?

it gives children early release from school once a week to research cultural diversity.
it gives tax incentives to businesses run by people from minority cultures.
it holds state-run celebrations to honor a different culture each month.
it holds festivals and events in honor of the many cultures in the state.

3) what was a motivation for german settlers to come to louisiana?

they believed that trading would be easier in louisiana.
they wanted to flee war in their country.
they wanted to learn how to farm.
they wanted to live in an environment similar to their homeland’s.

4) which cultural holidays are specific to louisiana? check all that apply.

festival international de louisiane in lafayette
st. lucia’s day in baton rouge
festival of lights in natchitoches
international rice festival in crowley
mardi gras in new orleans

5) what did john law accomplish? check all that apply.

he created france’s tax system.
he was the first colonial governor of louisiana.
he introduced paper money to france.
he was appointed france’s controller general of finances.
he create a company that would lead louisiana.

6) what happened when the mississippi company’s profits decreased?

the company’s share values decreased.
the company’s share values increased.
the company’s growth slowed.
the company’s growth sped up.

7) what incentives brought settlers to louisiana? check all that apply.

free land to grow crops
financial assistance
opportunities for work
political power
safety from warfare

8) how did the colonial governor try to make louisiana profitable? check all that apply.

he encouraged the growth of indigo.
he prevented settlers from growing their own food.
he tried to get farmers to plant tobacco.
he supported illegal trade with american indians and spain.
he required business owners to pay additional taxes.

9) what was a result of louisiana’s settlers becoming more confident in their ability to survive?

the territory expanded.
the settlers moved to other regions.
france sent additional supplies.
the colonies negotiated trade with louisiana.

10) what is the term for a person of african or european descent who was born in louisiana?

caribbean
french
creole
cajun