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

Did you know that the Spanish drove the British from the Mississippi River during the American Revolution? In fact, the Spanish totally dominated in battles against the British along the lower Mississippi during the American Revolution! Check out this resource 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 Mission to Control the Mississippi 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 Mississippi River, even after devastating losses due to a hurricane!  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.