Louisiana Rebellion of 1768

Louisiana Rebellion of 1768
Part of the aftermath of the Seven Years' War
State historical marker in front of the New Orleans Mint
Date 1768-1769 Location Spanish Louisiana Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spain New Spain	Creole settlers
Commanders and leaders
Antonio de Ulloa Alejandro O'Reilly	Nicolas de La Frénière  Joseph Milhet
Strength
2,100 23 warships	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Rebellion of 1768, also known as the Revolt of 1768 or the Creole Revolt, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Creole elite of New Orleans, along with nearby German settlers, to reverse the transfer of the French Louisiana Territory to Spain, as had been stipulated in the 1762 Treaty of Fontainebleau.

The rebellion forced the Spanish Governor, Antonio de Ulloa, to leave New Orleans and return to Spain, but his replacement, General Alejandro O'Reilly, was able to crush the rebellion, execute five of its ringleaders, and firmly establish Spanish control over the territory.