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WorksheetsLA Chapter 12
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
Which European country had the most impact on the settlement and early culture of Louisiana?
Germany
Italy
France
Great Britain
Who came to Louisiana for land and farming?
Acadians
Germans
Africans
Creoles
Who were the descendants of French, Spanish, and African settlers?
Creoles
Africans
Acadians
Germans
Who first arrived in Louisiana as slaves?
Creoles
Africans
Acadians
Germans
Who migrated from Canada and later became known as Cajuns?
Creoles
Africans
Germans
Acadians
Early groups of people who migrated from the north to Louisiana in search of food and warm weather
Islenos
Irish
Native Americans
British
Originated from the Canary Islands, they became shrimpers, crabbers, and trappers
Islenos
Irish
Native Americans
British
An immigrant group that settled in New Orleans and built the New Basin Canal
Islenos
Irish
Native Americans
British
Which word or phrase describes Cajun culture. Check all that apply.
Acadian
French
From Canada
Were plantation owners
Which word or phrase describes Creole culture. Check all that apply.
were plantation owners and officials
zydeco music
from Canada
a mixture of French, Spanish, and African cultures
Which word or phrase describes both Cajun AND Creole cultures. Check all that apply.
spicy food
From Canada
Catholic faith
Enjoy celebrations
Which event occurred first?
Acadians settled in Louisiana
France turned over Acadia to Great Britain
Colonists from France settled in the part of Canada called Acadia
The British drove the Acadians out of Canada
The word "Acadian" eventually became "Cajun"
Which event occurred second?
The British drove the Acadians out of Canada
Acadians settled in Louisiana
Colonists from France settled in the part of Canada called Acadia
The word "Acadian" eventually became "Cajun"
France turned Acadia over to Great Britain
What is the third event that occurred?
The British drove the Acadians out of Canada
France turned over Acadia to Great Britain
Colonists from France settled in the part of Canada called Acadia
The word "Acadian" eventually became "Cajun"
Acadians settled in Louisiana
What is the fourth event that occurred?
The British drove the Acadians out of Canada
France turned over Acadia to Great Britain
Colonists from France settled in the part of Canada called Acadia
The word "Acadian" eventually became "Cajun"
Acadians settled in Louisiana
What is the fifth event that occurred?
The British drove the Acadians out of Canada
France turned over Acadia to Great Britain
Colonists from France settled in the part of Canada called Acadia
The word "Acadian" eventually became "Cajun"
Acadians settled in Louisiana
Which Native American tribes lived in Louisiana?
(Choose 3)
Caddo
Apache
Choctaw
Houma
Inuit
The city of Baton Rouge got its name from a story passed down by the Choctaw people. What does Baton Rouge mean in English?
red sea
big water
rough hill
red stick
