How did Spanish officials entice immigrants to settle in Louisiana as part of an effort to increase the population?

A, They established a policy of religious freedom for all inhabitants of Louisiana.

B. They instituted a democratic legislature for the colony with representatives from each parish.

C. They offered families large grants of land and enough supplies to last them for a year.

D. They outlawed slavery to encourage smaller farms throughout the colony.

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Elaine Cordova

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25 September, 08:43

How did Spanish officials entice immigrants to settle in Louisiana as part of an effort to increase the population?

A, They established a policy of religious freedom for all inhabitants of Louisiana.

B. They instituted a democratic legislature for the colony with representatives from each parish.

C. They offered families large grants of land and enough supplies to last them for a year.

D. They outlawed slavery to encourage smaller farms throughout the colony.

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Javier Downs · Answer 1

Option: A. They established a policy of religious freedom for all inhabitants of Louisiana.

Explanation:

In the 1780s, governor Spanish Officer Esteban Miró tried to draw western settlers (American) with religious freedom for all and promises of free land. Migrants took Spanish loyalty pledges in exchange for large grants. In the 1790s, Spanish policies toward American started to attract Anglo-Americans to southern Louisiana and New Orleans.