History
French Colonial Louisiana
The period of French colonial control of Louisiana dates from 1682 to 1800.
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6.10 a.–d. French Colonial Louisiana
The era of French control over Louisiana was marked by many challenges, including hurricanes and conflicts with Native American groups like the Natchez.
History
John Law
John Law was the architect of the plan to consolidate French colonial trading companies, including those in Louisiana, into a single monopoly, the Company of the Indies.
History
Marc-Antoine Caillot
This biographical entry covers Marc-Antoine Caillot, a young clerk sent to Louisiana by the French Company of the Indies, who chronicled his journey to and experiences in Louisiana between 1729 and 1731.
Government, Politics & Law
Third Treaty of San Ildefonso
The Third Treaty of San Ildefonso secretly transferred control of colonial Louisiana from Spain to France.
6.9 h., 6.10 a. Third Treaty of San Ildefonso
The Third Treaty of San Ildefonso traded the colony of Louisiana from Spain back to France and played a role in the events that led to the Louisiana Purchase.
History
Women in Colonial Louisiana
Women constituted a valuable asset in colonial Louisiana.
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