Colonial Louisiana

Front

Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Territory from Spain in 1539 and was looking for gold and natural resources?

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Hernando de Soto

Front

Who claimed Louisiana for France after traveling down the Mississippi River?

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Robert LaSalle

Front

Who founded the city of New Orleans?

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Sieur de Bienville

Front

Louisiana was named after _____________.

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King Louis XIV

Front

Which group of people were exiled from Canada by the British and found homes in Louisiana?

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Acadians

Front

A person who was born in the colonies and is a mix of different cultures is referred to as a ___________?

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Creole

Front

The Acadians originally lived in __________ before settling in Acadie in Canada.

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France

Front

The __________ are a large cultural group in Louisiana and are the descendants of the Acadians who moved to Louisiana from Canada.

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Cajuns

Front

Who is sometimes called the Father of New Orleans?

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Beinville

Front

Did children work long hours each day years ago?

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True