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Which country was involved in the Louisiana Purchase?
France
Spain
Mexico
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What was the name of the Louisiana governor who was assassinated in Baton Rouge?
Ray Rogers
Huey Long
John Jay
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Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville founded New Orleans in which century?
18th
17th
19th
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What is the name of the hurricane that caused widespread damage to New Orleans?
Andrew
Rita
Katrina
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In what century did Louisiana join the confederacy?
19th
20th
18th
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Before the American purchase of the territory in 1803, What is now the State of Louisiana previously was a Spanish colony and a what?
French colony
Dutch colony
German colony
Question 7/12
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Louisiana was the first site in the world where petroleum drilling was done where?
Over water
In a corn field
In a mine
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Who or what was the state of Louisiana named after?
John Louis
King Louis XIV
René-Robert Cavelier
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Louisiana is the world's biggest producer of what?
Crawfish
Beignets
Mardi Gras beads
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Who was the French ruler who sold Louisiana to the United States?
Marie Antoinette
Napoleon Bonaparte
Andrew Jackson
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How much money did Thomas Jefferson spend on the Louisiana Territory?
$15 million
$50 million
$100,000
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Who was the commander of the army during the Battle of New Orleans in 1815?
Andrew Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert LaSalle
You have an average knowledge on Louisiana history! You're not an expert, but you do know enough to get by. It's clear that you know the basics when it comes to Louisiana, now you just have to get to the good stuff!
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You are a total Louisiana history ace! It's clear that you know your Louisiana history as well as any true native can. From the Louisiana purchase to the Civl War, you're keen on this state's history and culture. Go you!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Louisiana history expert! It's obvious that you know Louisiana history like only a true state native can. From the Louisiana purchase to Hurricane Katrina, you've always kept up with the unique and storied history of this Southern state!
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You might think you know the state of Louisiana well, but how much do you really know about this fun Southern region? Ready to find out? Take these 12 quiz questions and put your knowledge of Louisiana history to the test!
1
Which country was involved in the Louisiana Purchase?
France
Spain
Mexico
2
What was the name of the Louisiana governor who was assassinated in Baton Rouge?
Ray Rogers
Huey Long
John Jay
3
Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville founded New Orleans in which century?
18th
17th
19th
4
What is the name of the hurricane that caused widespread damage to New Orleans?
Andrew
Rita
Katrina
5
In what century did Louisiana join the confederacy?
19th
20th
18th
6
Before the American purchase of the territory in 1803, What is now the State of Louisiana previously was a Spanish colony and a what?
French colony
Dutch colony
German colony
7
Louisiana was the first site in the world where petroleum drilling was done where?
Over water
In a corn field
In a mine
8
Who or what was the state of Louisiana named after?
John Louis
King Louis XIV
René-Robert Cavelier
9
Louisiana is the world's biggest producer of what?
Crawfish
Beignets
Mardi Gras beads
10
Who was the French ruler who sold Louisiana to the United States?
Marie Antoinette
Napoleon Bonaparte
Andrew Jackson
11
How much money did Thomas Jefferson spend on the Louisiana Territory?
$15 million
$50 million
$100,000
12
Who was the commander of the army during the Battle of New Orleans in 1815?
Andrew Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert LaSalle
