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Important People in Louisiana History

Learn about key historical figures in Louisiana history, including explorers, presidents, inventors, and governors, through engaging photos and brief biographies. Explore the rich tapestry of Louisiana's past in this educational unit.

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Important People in Louisiana History

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  1. Important People in Louisiana History Unit 3: Louisiana History 3rd Grade Photos from Wikipedia

  2. Hernando De Soto • A Spanish explorer who was the first to see the Mississippi River.

  3. RobertLa Salle • A French explorer who named Louisiana for King Louis XIV.

  4. Iberville and Bienville • French explorers who began settlements in Louisiana.

  5. Thomas Jefferson • The president of the United States in 1803. He bought Louisiana from France. • This is known as the Louisiana Purchase.

  6. Napoleon Bonaparte • French ruler who sold Louisiana to the United States.

  7. William C. C. Claiborne • The 1st governor of the state of Louisiana

  8. Henry Shreve • An inventor and steamboat captain. The city of Shreveport is named after him.

  9. Andrew Jackson • Commander at the Battle of New Orleans.

  10. Jean Lafitte • A pirate who helped defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans.

  11. PBS Pinchback • The 1st African-American governor of a state.

  12. Huey P. Long • The governor that was responsible for free education, more hospitals, and roads in Louisiana.

  13. PowerPoint Created by Katonya Beaubouef  from Herod Elementary in Vermilion Parish. • Photos from Wikipedia

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