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Which country paid for Acadians to migrate to Louisiana in 1755?
a) France
b) Britain
c) Spain
d) United States
Acadian culture lives on in Louisiana today, but now it is called -
a) Cajun
b) French
c) Creole
d) Spanish
Which statement best characterizes antebellum New Orleans?
a) a diverse trade port city whose culture was a mix of many European and African traditions
b) a quiet French settlement whose economy was based on the fur trade
c) a very American city whose culture was based on English colonial traditions
d) a city with equality and fair opportunity for all people, regardless of race
New Orleans was a busy and diverse city because -
a) it was a central gathering place for many Native American tribes
b) it was one of the only places in Louisiana that was safe to gather during a flood or hurricane
c) it was an important port city where ships on the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico could trade
d) it was the site of a peace treaty between the French and Spanish
Why did the Acadians leave Canada?
a) they were invited to Louisiana by the French
b) they were pushed out by the British during the French and Indian War
c) they lost their land in Canada after losing a war with the British
d) they emigrated to find a place with religious freedom
Which of the following describes Native Americans' relationship with European settlers?
a) Native Americans were eager to sell land to Europeans
b) they were always having violent conflicts
c) they were welcoming and cooperative with one another
d) sometimes they traded, but sometimes they fought wars against one another
Why did so much cultural diffusion happen in Louisiana?
a) differences in culture created conflicts between groups
b) each diverse group exchanged new ideas and traditions
c) different groups did not understand each other because they spoke different languages
d) Europeans tried to stop cultural diffusion from happening, but they couldn't
Jambalaya is a rice-based dish that is influenced by Spanish, African, and Cajun flavors. This is an example of -
a) cultural diffusion due to Louisiana's diverse population
b) religious assimilation of Catholic and African traditions
c) cultural diffusion due to increased ease of world travel
d) conflict between cultures
Which group of people were known as 'Creoles'?
a) people with a mixture of European and African heritage, spoke French or Spanish language
b) people who emigrated from Europe
c) people of mixed American and Native American descent
d) people who were kidnapped from their homes in Africa for the slave trade
How did Creoles feel about the Louisiana Purchase?
a) They were excited and wanted to be part of the United States
b) They were nervous that Americans from the east would take their land.
c) They were upset that the Catholic religion was no longer accepted.
d) They were angry that the American military would not set up a base in Louisiana.
What is zydeco?
a) A Creole food tradition
b) A Creole language tradition
c) A Cajun food tradition
d) A Creole music tradition
The Creole language would most likely be -
a) a mix of French, Spanish, and African languages
b) a mix of English and Native American languages
c) a mix of English and Caribbean languages
d) a mix of Spanish and English
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