Race Relations in Upper Louisiana
Introduction In 1767, Spanish general and the imminent governor of Louisiana, Don Antonio de Ulloa arrived with his men near the Missouri River. He intended to establish two fortified settlements on both sides of the river, ensuring Spanish dominance in the newly acquired territory, following the ceded land agreements of the Treaty of Paris. Along with Ulloa’s expedition came a set of projected guidelines that were meant to facilitate the construction of an ideal society. Unfortunately, Ulloa underestimated the trials that the land and his own soldiers would present, as many disputes between officers arose due to the instability of power and control over the fort’s development. His unsuccessful efforts were eventually saved by outside Spanish reinforcements following his arrival in Upper Louisiana. While Ulloa’s envisioned regime was short-lived, his…