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_________ is the French explorer that started the city of New Orleans

• Bienville

• Desoto

• Lasalle

______________ were the first Louisiana inhabitants until the Europeans arrived

• Native Americans

• French

• English

The _____________ were the first Europeans to explore Louisiana.

• Spanish

• Europeans

• Bulldogs

The French and Spanish influenced Louisiana’s culture because ___________________________.

• they both used to own land in Louisiana.

• they both like gumbo.

What brought people to settle in Louisiana?

• Cajun food

• Spanish bull fights

• wheat

• the promise of new opportunities

The Acadians came to live in Louisiana because ___________________________________.

• they were exiled from their homes by the British.

• they were curious to know what was in Louisiana.

Choose 3 examples of Acadian culture?

• Cajun food

• Zydeco music

• Mardi Gras

• Christmas trees

The most important way automobiles changed the way people lived in Louisiana was that people could

• work farther away from home.

• use cars to take longer vacations.

• own more cars.

• drive around with friends.

The invention of the radio MOST changed life in Louisiana by

• letting people hear preachers give religious talks.

• giving recipes to cooks and housewives.

• telling voters which people they should vote for.

• letting people learn news soon after it happens.

Which invention MOST helped people have healthier lives and how?

• the refrigerator, by allowing people to eat fresher fruits, vegetables, and meats.

• the toaster, by helping people cook meals more quickly and easily

• the cotton gin, by making fabric cheaper so that people could buy warmer clothing

• the television, by showing programs their teach people how to care for their bodies