Question

How did the Spanish takeover of Louisiana impact enslaved people in the colony? Spanish policies led to the overall number of enslaved people in Louisiana declining during their period of control. Spanish authority meant enslaved people lost many of the simple rights that had given them basic protections. Spanish control led to slavery in Louisiana being prohibited, effective ten years from the date of their possession. Spanish rule meant enslaved people were granted more rights, which impacted their lives in a positive way.

Answer 1

Option: Spanish rule meant enslaved people were granted more rights, which impacted their lives in a positive way.

Explanation:

After The Treaty of Paris of 1763, France surrenders Louisiana to Spain. Under Spanish rule, Louisiana became a prosperous and developed colony because of an increase in the enslaved people. The total population of slaves in Louisiana increased during the Spanish regime.

Enslaved people provided with a few privileges and protections than the French had granted. Spanish slave law approved coartación, that gave slaves the right of self-purchase, which gave them a chance to start their life again.