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La Louisiane

Discover the rich history of Louisiana, from the Acadians’ expulsion to the vibrant culture of the Créoles. Explore the origins, influence, and unique aspects of Louisiana's diverse communities, languages, and cuisines. From the Louisiana Purchase to the Cajun way of life, immerse yourself in the eclectic fusion of French, Spanish, African, and American Indian heritage that defines Louisiana today.

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La Louisiane

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  1. La Louisiane

  2. La Capitale • Baton Rouge= Red Stick • This marked the area between two Native American tribes and the French.

  3. L’Histoire de la Louisiane • Who founded the area? • The French; René Robert Cavalier de la Salle claimed it for France. • What is the origin of the name? • Named in honor of King Louis XIV • How did the U.S. obtain it? • In 1803 France (Napoleon) sold it to the U.S. for $15 million in the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the U.S.

  4. The Louisiana Purchase

  5. L’Histoire des Acadiens

  6. How did the whole thing begin?1604 • People from western France came to Nova Scotia, which was called Acadia (Acadie) at the time.

  7. What changed it all?1713 • France gave Acadia to the British (due to a lost battle) • Acadia became a British colony. • The Acadians (who were French and had founded the area) refused to swear allegiance to the British crown.

  8. How did it get worse?1755 • The British governor was fed up with the Acadians not cooperating, so… • …he decided to expel them… • Villages were attacked, people were imprisoned, houses were burned. Families were separated and put on boats, first men and then women and children. • This was one of the cruelest events in Canadian history.

  9. How did it end up?1760 • Acadians bounced down the east coast (Virginia, Georgia, the Antilles) but did not stop. Why? • They were British colonies! • They ended up in Haiti and Louisiana. Why? • They were French colonies!

  10. How did it end up?1760 • The Acadians rebuilt their community in Louisiana. • Other immigrants (German, Spanish, English, Blacks) became adopted Acadians. • Now close to 1 million Acadians in la Louisiane. • The Créoles were already there from (Part I) and the Caribbean in the cities.

  11. Cajuns • A changed form of the French word “acadien”; the Créoles couldn’t pronounce it. • These people came from Acadia (Acadie). • Settled in the bayous.

  12. Créole • A blend of French, Spanish, African, and American Indian language and food. • These people are from the Caribbean and France. • Arrived in Louisiana first. • Settled in the cities. • http://www.frenchcreoles.com

  13. How does each group make their living? • Cajuns • Fishing and farming • Créoles • Tourism and regular jobs

  14. Language • A distinct variation of French • A blend of Créole, French, and American Indian • Dying language now, the teachers aren’t French. Older people are upset about it because they don’t want to lose their culture.

  15. Recipe for a Cajun Accent Chop the g off the words that end with ing. Looking becomes lookin’; pinching becomes pinchin’. Substitute all long isounds and short a sounds with ah. Time becomes tahm; half becomeshahf. Sift out the hard consonants at the ends of words. Told becomestol’; best becomesbes’. Boil all thsounds till the h evaporates. Throughout becomes t’roughout; Thing becomes t’ing. Finely dice “correct grammar” to a pulp. Stir in a lilt, and add a pinch of music to the voice. Simmer into a rich stew. Spice with humor, a relish for festivity, a love for relaxation, and a dash of dramatic. Cook at approximately 80 to 90ºF. Bon appétit!

  16. Les Choses Uniques(Unique Things) • A. There are no counties, people live in Parishes (from Roman Catholic France). • B. The laws are based on Napoleonic code, not British common law. • French Influences: Catholic religion, language, holidays, festivals, some food.

  17. New Orléans • 1st city settled; the largest city • What is it called by the natives? • Nawlins • Le Vieux Carré? • Literally means “The Old Square”= The French Quarter; was originally a walled city. • Bourbon Street is the heart of the French Quarter.

  18. 3 Biggest Attractions • Food • Music • Mardi Gras

  19. Food • En général • Seafood—crawfish (mudbugs), catfish, frog’s legs, alligator • Beignets • Po’ Boys • Spicy!

  20. Food • Cajun (Poor) • Rice, gumbo, jambalaya • Blackened with Cajun spices to cover poor quality or taste

  21. Food • Classic French (créoles& the rich) • French Revolution—chopped off heads; chefs needed jobs • 1800’s—massive slave rebellion in Caribbean; owners fled to New Orleans and needed chefs.

  22. Music • Birthplace of Jazz • Zydeco = accordian, fiddle, washboard; a blend of créole, cajun and african traditions. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHlHt7Djcg0

  23. La Nouvelle Orléans • What would you see if you went there? • Mardi Gras World • St. Louis Cathedral • Street artists • fortune tellers, palm readers, caricature artists, clowns, jugglers… • Architecture • balconies and wrought iron balconies • Cemeteries • Can’t be buried, would be below sea level!

  24. Mardi Gras World

  25. St. Louis Cathedral

  26. Architecture

  27. Cemeteries

  28. La Nouvelle Orléans • What to watch out for! • Very high crime, especially in cemetaries and during Mardi Gras • Murder capital of America 

  29. Mardi Gras

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