Discover Gálvez and Louisiana's Revolutionaries

These videos highlight seven individuals who contributed to or were impacted by the Revolutionary War while living in Spanish Louisiana. The people featured vary from well-known figures, such as Bernardo de Gálvez, to lesser-known stories, such as Champaña, a Chitimacha chief, or Noel Carrière, a member of the free-Black militia. Watch these videos to learn about the diverse culture that was Spanish Louisiana and the role that the colony played in the American Revolution.

Below are activities for students to complete during and after watching the videos. Please review the attached document for Louisiana social studies grade standards.