How did Louisiana become a Spanish possession?

Spain occupied Louisiana after the colony was abandoned by French authorities.

Spain received Louisiana as a result of France's defeat in the French and Indian War.

France sold Louisiana to Spain in an attempt to save revenue in 1763.

Spain took control of Louisiana after it successfully invaded the colony in 1750.

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31 July, 09:53

How did Louisiana become a Spanish possession?

Spain occupied Louisiana after the colony was abandoned by French authorities.

Spain received Louisiana as a result of France's defeat in the French and Indian War.

France sold Louisiana to Spain in an attempt to save revenue in 1763.

Spain took control of Louisiana after it successfully invaded the colony in 1750.

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Harley · Answer 1

Spain received Louisiana as a result of France's defeat in the French and Indian War.

Explanation:

With the French defeat in the French and Indian War in 1763 the eastern part of Louisiana was surrendered to Great Britain, and the western part to Spain as compensation for the Spanish loss of Florida. In 1800, according to the provisions of the secret treaty of San Ildefonso, France regained sovereignty over the western part of the territory. However, in 1803 Napoleon Bonaparte sold the entire US territory.