Question

How did slavery in Louisiana change under Spanish control? Check all that apply.

A The number of enslaved people increased rapidly.
B Those enslaved were encouraged to get a formal education and learn a skill.
C The trade of enslaved American Indians was prohibited.
D Those enslaved had opportunities to purchase their freedom.
E The growth of the African slave trade was encouraged to meet demand.

Answer 1

During Louisiana's Spanish colonial period, the number of enslaved Africans and the number of free people of color increased greatly. ... During the Spanish regime, the total population of Louisiana increased from 10,000 to 30,000, and the enslaved population likewise increased from 4,500 to nearly 13,000.