Question

How did Don Alejandro O’Reilly impact the colony of Louisiana during his time as governor?

A. His policies regarding slavery led to a breakdown in Spanish authority in Louisiana.

B. He put rules in place forbidding any display or practice of French culture with the threat of expulsion from the colony.

C. He brought stability to the colony by quickly establishing Spain’s authority to govern Louisiana.

D. He slowed Immigration into the colony as Spanish control took effect, which led to an overall population decline.

Answer 1

C. He brought stability to the colony by quickly establishing Spain’s authority to govern Louisiana.

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Answer 2

Don Alejandro O’Reilly put rules in place forbidding any display or practice of French culture with the threat of expulsion from the colony.

Answer: Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

Don Alejandro O' Reilly was the second governor of Spain of Louisiana and is remembered by the name of "Bloody O' Reilly" because he used very harsh punishments for those French people who were the ones because of which first colonial governor of Spain got expelled and fearing the threat of expulsion from the colony, he used severe punishments and the practicing of french culture was not allowed during the tie when he was the governor. Because of being so harsh, he only was the governor for a year.