Spain was slow to take actual possession of its newly acquired colony. In general, French colonists reacted negatively to the idea of Spanish rule. Spain was also loathe to spend sufficient funds for either

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Spain was slow to take actual possession of its newly acquired colony. In general, French colonists reacted negatively to the idea of Spanish rule. Spain was also loathe to spend sufficient funds for either an effective military presence or adequate maintenance of the colony. To make matters worse, the new colonial governor, Don Antonio de Ulloa, did not arrive in Louisiana until March 1766.

–“Louisiana as a Spanish Colony,”
Library of Congress

Why was Spain slow to take control of the Louisiana colony? Check all that apply.

French colonists did not want to be ruled by Spain.
France was reluctant to give up its control of the colony.
Spain did not want to build an army to defend the colony.
Spain was unable to find an official to govern the colony.
Spain did not want to spend the money to take care of the colony.