Colonial Louisiana

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Who were the group of people who live in Louisiana first?

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Native Americans

Front

What is the motto on the Louisiana state flag?

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Union, Justice, and Confidence

Front

How many birds are on the Louisiana state flag?

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4

Front

What color is the background of the Louisiana state flag?

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blue

Front

Who was the first Spanish explorer to discover the Mississippi River region?

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Hernando de Soto

Front

Louisiana was named in honor of whom? King George of England, King Phillip V of Spain, King Louis XIV of France, the Native American tribes of the area

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King Louis XIV of France

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What was the first European nation to start colonies in Louisiana?

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France

Front

Who is called the "Father of New Orleans" for finding a good spot on the Mississippi River to build the city?

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Jean-Baptiste le Moyne de Bienville

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Who claimed the mouth of the Mississippi River for France?

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Robert La Salle

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What was an advantage to New Orleans's location?

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easy to trade, narrow land for troops to travel, river's curves to defend from enemies