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Antebellum Louisiana
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Antebellum LA relied on importing manufactured goods from the North and Europe because LA
received goods through the sea instead of the railroad
focused on agriculture rather than industry
had rapidly growing states in the north
used slave labor to supply its workforce
2
How did Eli Whitney contribute to the development of Louisiana’s economy?
negotiated the LouisianaPurchase with Robert Livingston
He developed a snag boatthat helped clear the Red River
He developed the telegraphwhich made communication faster
developed the cotton gin
3
Why did the Know Nothing Party (American Party) oppose immigration?
members believed theimmigrants would join the Democrat Party
members believed immigrantscould be swayed by politicians
members feared immigrants would bring changes to the country
members blamed immigrants for unemployment of US workers
4
How did Norbert Rilleux revolutionize sugar production?
increased trade with the north by offering low crop prices
created a plow that allowed sugar to be farmed more easily
he developed a fertilizer that doubled crop production
he created a vacuum pan evaporator for refining sugar
5
Why did investors build canals in Antebellum Louisiana?
to charge a fee and make a profit
to help the government collect taxes
to get kickbacks from plantation owners
none of the above
6
The invention of the steam engine expanded LA's role in the national economy because
many navigable waterways
abundant supply of coal
large forests and wetlands
favorable climate and soil
7
In 1852, the Constitution was rewritten based on.....
representation based on population including slaves
representation based on everyone living in the state
Representation based on registered voters
representation
8
What was the major agreement when writing the Constitution of 1845?
Port of New Orleans
Representation
Political Parties
Slavery
9
Prior to the Civil War, Louisiana became home to diverse cultures largely because of ....
availability of free land
the cotton trade
a favorable climate
port of New orleans
10
The American Party opposed what 2 groups of people?
Immigrants and Native Americans
Native Americans and Irish
Catholics and immigrants
Protestants and Jewish
11
Prior to the Civil War, LA became home to diverse cultures because
the favorable climate
the cotton trade
availability of free land
the port of New Orleans
12
List in chronological order the capitals of Antebellum Louisiana?
Donaldsonville, New Orleans, Baton rouge
New Orleans, Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, New Orleans
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville
13
Which American president started the Democratic Party?
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew jackson
AAron Burr
Benjamin Franklin
14
Why did the Foreign French escape from France and come to Louisiana?
They were escaping napoleon and theFrench Revolution
A. They wanted to practice democracy
They were sent by Napoleon to protectAmerica
They wanted religious freedom
15
What happened in 1837 that prompted the constitution to be rewirtten?
a depression
all of the above
an economic downturn
economy was failing
16
What railroad began in 1831 in Louisiana?
B&O Railroad
Pacific Railroad
Pontchartrain Railroad
CSX Railroad
17
Why did many Germans fit in with the French and Spanish?
They shared the sameCatholic faith
they were all interested incattle farming
none are correct
They all shared the samelanguage
18
Which statement is true of ethnic groups migrating to Louisiana?
Most slaves came to makemoney on plantations
Most Creoles came after arevolution in Haiti
The Foreign French came tospread religion
Germans came to buy andsell slaves
19
What is the main idea expressed in this cartoon?
immigrants drank too much alcohol
immigrants stole elections
immigrants caused violence
immigrants fought for their rights
20
What provision was included in the Louisiana constitution of 1852?
Representation in both houses was based on population
The governor was selectedby the legislature
Women received the right tovote
Slaves were not counted inthe state’s total population
21
Marco just moved from Italy to the United States. We would consider Marco an .....
emigrant
Creole
immigrant
Know Nothing
22
What did the Constitution of 1845 establish for children ages 6-16?
churches
plantaiton
curfew
schools
23
What does the term Antebellum refer to?
After the Civil War
After the American Revolution
The Civil War
Before the Civil War
24
Which disease caused one of the worst epidemics in LA and caused over 9,000 deaths?
flu
smallpox
yellow fever
cholera
25
Which statement is true of Antebellum Louisiana politics?
Creoles and Catholics argued and agreed to alternate mayors
Americans and Creoles argued and agreed to rotate governors
The Know Nothing party ruled in Baton Rouge until WW2
The center of Creole power was Baton Rouge
26
Which statement best completes the web diagram?
Good roads crisscrossed the state.
Travel by wagon was slow and difficult.
Steamboats made water travel andshipping faster
Railroads became the main method oftransportation.
27
LA is an important supplier of cotton for the textile industry. Which factor is responsible?
LA has better conditions for growingcotton than most places
LA's population is not large enough touse all cotton grown
LA does not have a largetextile industry of its own
LA’s location makes it easy toship cotton around the world
28
Sam is 24, owns 150 acres, and is Creole. Under the LA constitution of 1845 could Sam vote?
No, he did not own enoughland and was not 30 years old
yes because he was over 21
No, because he was notwhite
yes, because he owned landand was not black
29
Marsha joined a political party that opposed Jackson’s politics. Which party did she join?
Democrat
American
Republican
Whig
