Gálvez’s Mission to Control the Gulf | Spanish Louisiana in the American Revolution

Did you know that the Spanish drove the British from their strongholds along the Gulf of Mexico during the American Revolution? In fact, the Spanish captured every British fort they attacked along the Gulf! Check out this video to learn about this lesser-known history and discover how Spanish Louisiana aided the American Patriots in their fight against the British during the American Revolution.   

Gálvez’s Mision to Control the Gulf takes students on a journey following the path of Spanish Louisiana Governor Bernardo de Gálvez as he led his diverse forces against the British during the American Revolution. Students will discover how Gálvez led his troops to victory against every British fort they attacked along the Gulf, even earning Gálvez the status of a legendary hero! Support materials for this resource include Teaching Tips, Background Information, & Further Information—all designed to expand teacher content knowledge, and Discussion Questions and Vocabulary for students.