essays and research
You should always do this in your essay when you use ANY source.
What is 'to cite a source'?
This is the current capital of Louisiana.
What is Baton Rouge?
This explorer claimed all of the land drained by the Mississippi River for King Louis XIV of France. He was murdered by his crew.
Who is La Salle?
this words means 'the right to vote'
What is suffrage?
Grand Lake High School is located in this parish
What is Cameron Parish?
This website should NEVER EVER be used as a source.
What is Wikipedia?
This city is the 2nd oldest city in Louisiana and is currently celebrating its tricentennial (300th) anniversary.
What is New Orleans?
He founded the French colony of Louisiana by building Fort Maurepas then another fort at Mobile. He eventually left Louisiana and put his younger brother in charge.
Who is Iberville?
a formal agreement between two or more nations, sometimes used to end a war
This city is the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish
What is Lake Charles?
Mrs. Fountain complains about this common mistake in 8th grade essays more than anything else.
What is capitalization?
This is the oldest city in Louisiana.
What is Natchitoches?
Who is Bienville?
this economic policy occurred when a government strictly controls is resources and its markets in order to acquire gold and silver; colonies were expected to provide the raw materials needed for manufacturing and buy manufactured goods ONLY from the mother country
What is mercantilism?
Napoleonville is the Parish seat of this parish
What is Assumption Parish?
If a website URL ends in .gov, .org, or .edu then the website likely this
What is a credible source?
What is gold?
He was the 2nd governor of Louisiana under Spanish control. His actions following the rebellion of 1768 gained him the nickname "Bloody [last name]"
Who is Governor O'Reilly?
this document explains the broad purpose of a government, describes its organization, and states its powers.
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What is a constitution?
According to the 2000 census, this parish had the largest population in Louisiana.
What is Orleans Parish?
When a website is missing the author or these, you should look for another source because this one is probably not credible.
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What are references?
This is Louisiana's state motto and is printed on the state flag.
What is "union, justice, and confidence"?
He was the only governor of Louisiana during the territorial period and the first governor following statehood.
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Who is William C. C. Claiborne?
the loss or displacement of land along the coastline due to wave action, currents, tides, wind, or storms.
What is coastal erosion?
This parish's name is a Native American word meaning "ear of corn"
What is Tangipahoa?