LA Chapter 12

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