Geography
Where is New Orleans located?
New Orleans is located in Louisiana
When was Louisiana purchased?
It was purchased in 1803
Who was the president that wanted to negotiate buying the Louisiana territory?
President Thomas Jefferson wanted to negotiate with the French regarding the purchase of the territory
Can you name two famous dishes?
There are gumbo (official state cuisine) and beignets (French origin)
What is the most populated city in Louisiana?
The most populated city in Louisiana is New Orleans
Who was the first owner of the Louisiana territory?
The French were the first owners of the territory
What were the French afraid of?
They were afraid to start a war with Britain, and also afraid that the territory would be taken by Canada
How do you call magic from New Orleans?
It is called Voodoo magic
What is the name of the river that crosses the city?
The river is called the Mississippi River (be careful of the spelling!)
Why was it difficult to purchase the territory?
It was not mentioned in the Constitution how to buy lands from other countries
How many times did it change owners ? Who were they ?
There were 3 changes: was originally owned by the French, then given to Spain, secretly given back to France, and lastly purchased by the United States
What is the famous musical genre from New Orleans?
Jazz is originated from New Orleans
Why was it important to buy New Orleans?
New Orleans has a port, but also Louisiana was the biggest territory to expand
What did they do to be able to purchase the territory?
The Senate ratified the Constitution so that the President and the United States could buy lands from other countries
How much bigger were the US after purchasing Louisiana ?
The United States doubled the size of the country when buying Louisiana
Can you name the most famous festival that takes place in New Orleans?
New Orleans celebrates a carnival called Mardi Gras in the French quarter
Can you explain what is Manifest Destiny?
The Americans believed that it was their right to expand from coast-to-coast (from the eastern coast to the western coast)
Can you define the Homestead Act in your own words?
It allowed people to purchase lands in the new territories at a very low price
How much was an acre worth in $ ?
One acre was worth $1
Which other territory was asked to be opened up ?
They asked for the Oklahoma territory to be opened up for settlement.