LA History Chapter 2

A way of life of a group of people

• culture

• cultural diffusion

• cultural anthropologist

• ethnic group

The blending of new customs with older ideas and practices to form entirely new cultural expressions

• Culture

• cultural diffusion

• cultural anthropologists

• ethnic group

A group of people who are or who consider themselves to be different from other members of the community based on several factors

• culture

• cultural diffusion

• cultural anthropologists

• ethnic group

Located in North Louisiana. This region has a lot of opportunity for outdoor recreation. The urban center of this region is Shreveport-Bossier City.

• Sportsman's Paradise

• Crossroads

• Cajun Country

• Plantation Country

• Greater New Orleans Area

Many people moved into North Louisiana after Louisiana was purchased by the United States

• Sportsman's Paradise

• Crossroads

• Cajun Country

• Plantation Country

• Greater New Orleans Area

This region is located in central Louisiana and blends the cultures of north and south. Urban centers include Alexandria, Natchitoches, and Pineville.

• Sportsman's Paradise

• Crossroads

• Cajun Country

• Plantation Country

• Greater New Orleans Area

This region is located in central Louisiana and is primarily agricultural

• Sportsman's Paradise

• Crossroads

• Cajun Country

• Plantation Country

• Greater New Orleans Area

This region is located in southwestern Louisiana and is where the Acadians settled after being exiled from Canada (Acadie). Urban centers include Lafayette and Houma

• Sportsman's Paradise

• Crossroads

• Cajun Country

• Plantation Country

• Greater New Orleans Area

This region is located in eastern/southeastern Louisiana. This area was historically home to plantations that profited from enslaved labor. Urban center includes Baton Rouge.

• Sportsman's Paradise

• Crossroads

• Cajun Country

• Plantation Country

• Greater New Orleans Area

This region is located in eastern/southeastern Louisiana. This area is currently home to Louisiana's chemical companies.

• Sportsman's Paradise

• Crossroads

• Cajun Country

• Plantation Country

• Greater New Orleans Area