New Orleans and the Birth of Jazz

Why did North American settlers build the city of New Orleans?

• To establish a trading port on the Mississippi River

• To escape floods, fires, disease, and violence

• To create a home for people from different nations

• To enjoy the music and culture of the city

What was the significance of the Louisiana Territory purchase in 1803?

• It increased the size of the United States

• It brought more settlers to New Orleans

• It led to the birth of jazz music

• It improved the economy of the country

Where did jazz music originate?

• New Orleans

• Chicago

• California

• New York

Who was the first musician to be called jazz?

• Buddy Bolden

• Louis Armstrong

• Joe 'King' Oliver

• Jelly Roll Morton

Which famous musicians were influenced by jazz from New Orleans?

• Fats Domino, Harry Connick, Dr. John, and Aaron Neville

• Lester Young and Ed Blackwell

• Wynton Marsalis and Branford Marsalis

• All of the above