Question

How was Louisiana impacted by the actions of the first Spanish governor of Louisiana? There was a peaceful transition from French rule due to his quick establishment of Spanish authority. Spain’s authority was in doubt because he refused to hold a public ceremony to transfer power or govern from the capital. There was a difficult transition to Spanish control for Louisiana’s residents because of his strict actions concerning property rights. Many French colonists returned to France because of his insistence that Louisiana’s residents adopt Spanish culture.

Answer 1

There was a peaceful transition from French rule due to his quick establishment of Spanish authority

Step-by-step explanation:

Don Alejandro O'Reilly laid down precautions and set Spanish laws quickly and easily.

Answer 2

Answer: There was a difficult transition to Spanish control for Louisiana’s residents because of his strict actions concerning property rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

Don Antonio de Ulloa, the new colonial governor, arrived in Louisiana in March 1766, and agreed to maintain the French language and customs.

He did delay the formal transfer of power for over a year, and by then, administrative and economic turmoil had ensued.

In October 1768, Ulloa was swept from the colony by an uprising against unpopular ordinances, and economic restrictions, especially those placed on trade.