Who Was Bernardo de Gálvez? | Spanish Louisiana in the American Revolution

Did you know that Louisiana was once a Spanish Colony? Believe it or not, Spanish Louisiana even participated in the American Revolution! Forces from Louisiana, led by Governor Gálvez, fought several battles against the British during the Revolutionary War. Check out this resource to learn more about this lesser-known history and discover how Spanish Louisiana aided the American Patriots in their fight for independence!

Who Was Bernardo de Gálvez? introduces students to Bernardo de Gálvez, a brilliant military leader and governor of Spanish Louisiana at the time of the American Revolution. Students will discover how Gálvez won over the people of Louisiana, how he provided secret aid to the American Patriots, and how he raised a diverse military to protect Louisiana against the British who were located right across the Mississippi River in British West Florida. 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.