Ch. 11 Mississippi

Front 1

Britain divided the territory received from France and Spain into which two colonies?

Back 1

British East FLorida and West Florida

Front 2

When was the area of current Ms a part of British West Florida?

Back 2

1763 to 1779

Front 3

What towns were part of the Province of West Florida

Back 3

Pensacola, Mobile, mississippi gulf coast, and Baton Rouge

Front 4

What town was redrawn into the boundaries of the British because of its rich history?

Back 4

Natchez

Front 5

Why did the Choctaw resent the French?

Back 5

French took over Choctaws

Front 6

Who maintained friendship with the British?

Back 6

Chicasaws

Front 7

When did the first British permanent settlers arrive in natchez? Where did they come from and who were there leaders?

Back 7

1770 Samuel Wells and John McIntire arrived by a river from Penslyvania

Front 8

What is indigo? What is hemp?

Back 8

Indigo - a plant used to make blue dye

Hemp a plant used to make rope

Front 9

What were settlers called from the British American colonies?

Back 9

Anglo - Americans

Front 10

What was the salary for a military officer in the 18th century? (What was the term & give an example)

Back 10

They somtimes gave them land acquired from a defeated country they were piad by "Spoils of War" Ex. Colonel Anthony Huchins received 150,000 arces.

Front 11

Who was James Willing? (Be very detailed)

Back 11

James Willing, a dissatisfied Natchez Resident who had failed to make his fortune went to Philadelphia, gained a commission as captain in the revolutionary navy, and was given a boat called Rattle Trap, Attacks settlements and tries to attack Natchez. Britain considered Willing more of an outlaw than a Patriot and encourage him to leave the area. As he attempted to return to Philadelphia he was captured by the British and imprisoned

Front 12

Who was Bernardo De Galvez? What towns fell to his army?

Back 12

the spanish governor at Louisiana and the Americans at New orleans gain Spanish aid in the struggle against Britain.|Baton rouge fell to Galvez's army along with Natchez, Pensacola, and Mobile.

Front 13

Why were the Choctaws reluctant allies to the British during the Revolutionary War?

Back 13

The preferred to avoid a fight among Europeans.

Front 14

What was the Treaty of Paris and what boundaries did it establish? (what all was involved, be specific)

Back 14

If the British could reign West florida, then the southern boundary would be 32 degrees 28 minutes, but if Britain was not able to reign the boundary would be 31 degrees parallel

Front 15

When did the Revolutionary War end?

Back 15

1783

Front 16

Natchez was claimed by which two countries during this time?

Back 16

Spain and U.S.

Front 17

What is Nogales (Nogales is Spanish for what)

Back 17

Vicksburg

Front 18

What was the main problem faced by Ohio Valley, Kentucky and Tennessee settlements?

Back 18

had no outlet to the sea for their products and produce except through Spanish New Orleans.

Front 19

What towns on the MS River did the Spanish control?

Back 19

Natchez and Vicksburg

Front 20

What was feared by the Protestants?

Back 20

They Feared Spain would not allow them to practice their religion but compromised and said if they don't recruit new members and have private services it was okay.

Front 21

What were the two areas of Natchez around 1791? Know the specific names for each area and its characteristics.

Back 21

High bluffs above the Natchez landing this upper town is known for its rich planters and elegant mansions. The lower town, known as Natchez-under-the-Hill was a community of ruffians gambler, bandits, and fugitives, high crime.

Front 22

What was Pinckney Treaty?

Back 22

Called for Spanish evacuation of NAtchez and other posts on the eastern bank of the Mississippi and making the boundary along the 31st Parallel in 1795.

Front 23

Who controlled the land below the 31st parallel after 1795?

Back 23

Spain

Front 24

Samuel Wells -

Back 24

Led 80 settlers and 18 African slaves and set up camp at Natchez to farm

Front 25

James Colbert -

Back 25

Trader who had married into the Chickasaw tribe leader of Chickasaws that harassed Traffic on the Mississippi from Vicksburg to Natchez

Front 26

Baron de Carondelet -

Back 26

He wants the tribes to unite against anyone who tries to wrong them. He knows in the future the Europeans will destroy them so he tells them to unite. Governor of Louisiana

Front 27

Manuel Gayoso-

Back 27

Appointed governor of Natchez district and given more powers than other district governors in order to win over people. married local indian woman. Spoke perfect english.

Front 28

George Johnstone-

Back 28

British governor sent troops to Natchez and gave the name Fort Panmure to the rebuilt Fort Rosalie.

Front 29

Henri Le Fleur-

Back 29

CHoctaw Interpreter at Natchez stayed behind to round up all settler's livestock and drive herd's overland to Manchac

Front 30

Peter Chester-

Back 30

Governor of Natchez Providence ordered a town to be laid at the boat landing. (Natchez)

Front 31

Bernard Romans-

Back 31

Traveler that traveled throughout MS region before it became Ms. Reported a hurricane in 1772 that devastated near pascagoula. Saw a great future for cotton and cattle in the Region. Documented everything.