HELP_ Why did the Spanish recruit groups of people, such as the Isleños, to Louisiana? They knew the Isleños were from the Caribbean and experienced in establishing a successful colony.
They hoped to increase the size of the militia in Louisiana and the Isleños were skilled soldiers.
They wanted more Spanish speaking families, like the Isleños, to carry on Spanish traditions in the colony.
They took pity on the Isleños people because had been expelled from Spain and were in desperate need of a new place to settle.