Louisiana History

Who founded the town at the mouth of the Mississippi River in 1718?

• Philippe II

• Bienville

What is the capital of Louisiana?

• Baton Rouge

• New Orleans

Why is New Orleans called the Crescent City?

• It sits on a bend in the Mississippi River

• It was named after a French duke

What type of goods did colonists begin to manufacture in New Orleans?

• Electronics

• Furniture and clothing

What was a major reason for the growth of New Orleans?

• Need for more laborers

• Development of technology

What was the triangular trade network?

• A trade route between the Americas, Europe, and Africa

• A trade route between Africa, Asia, and Australia

What was the Code Noir?

• A set of rules for French soldiers

• A code of conduct for enslaved persons

What was a distinct group in Louisiana known as?

• Les gens de couleur libres

• Les gens de la mer

What rights did free people of color have under the Code Noir?

• Ability to own property and marry freely

• Right to education

What was a significant contribution of free people of color in Louisiana?

• Contributing to the economy and culture

• Leading political movements