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Why did the Acadians migrate to Louisiana?
The Acadian diaspora came about when the Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to Britain. France had lost mainland Nova Scotia to Britain in a war, and the probability of another war with France was high. The Acadians had originally been allowed to remain on their lands, but Britain feared (with considerable justification) that they would support France and take up arms against Britain in a subsequent war. When the Acadians refused to swear an oath of allegiance to Britain, they were expelled from Nova Scotia. Many Acadians moved to Louisiana because it was still French territory at the time. Most Acadians did not simply "move" to Louisiana. They were often loaded into cattle barges and brought down the ease coast, the sick and dying were dropped off on the eastern coast en-route to the Louisiana swamps and marshes. The Acadians had also been expelled because their catholic faith had been made illegal by the English rulers in Canada. The Acadians refused to renounce the church and made the decision to accept their plight - to be exiled. Many were enslaved in Europe and their French language was omitted from the education system of Louisiana in an effort to destroy the culture. In Louisiana, they found new topography, unknown animals and an entire word that they had to name while separated from France. At this point, their French language began to develop into the language that some mistakenly describe as a "dialect" or as a "broken" form of French. In reality, the Acadians gave a living quality to the language by base creativity in the truest form. Some French arrived with the army of Napoleon and are not Acadians at all, but arrived from Europe as Europeans. They found a thriving, French speaking culture and many remained after the war. These people of French origin, although not Acadian (Cajun) originally are largely indistinguishable today due to the French language, French family names and due to the innacurate concept that all French speaking people of Louisiana must all be Cajun. In reality, many French speaking Louisiana families of several generations of French speaking people but are not originally Cajun.
What was the currency in the 1920s?
In France in the 1920s the currency was called the French Franc. In England the currency was called the Pound Sterling. As you can see you need to be more specific about which country's currency you want to know about.
When was the under ground railroad used?
From the early 1800s (exact time is unknown) to it's peak in the 1850s and 60s (once slaves were freed by President Abraham Lincoln, there was no longer any need for the Underground Railroad)
In 1803 the US purchased an area on this map from France. This purchase motivated the US to organize the Lewis and Clark expedition. Which number marks the area that was purchased?
It is obvious you have a map. We don't have the map so you need to figure out the area you were asked about.
What year was Levi's founded?
Levi Strauss brought tent canvas to the gold fields of California in 1853 to start a branch of his brother's New York dry goods business. He quickly recognized the need for heavy pants that would wear longer in the rough prospecting/gold mining business. He began making such pants from his canvas. Because of their durability they were well received, but were coarse and chafed the wearer. Strauss substituted twilled cotton (now know as denim) he got from France and jeans were born. Twenty years later a partner suggested using rivets for strength and the rest is history.
What were the circumstances under which the Louisiana Territory was purchased?
The circumstances under which the Louisiana Territory was purchased was that Thomas Jefferson attempted to avoid war with France over the port of New Orleans by offering to buy New Orleans from France. France responded by asking if the United States wanted to buy all of the Louisiana Territory.
Jefferson sent representatives to France to buy this city?
He was originally negotiating with for access to the mouth of the Mississippi River in New Orleans. France was low on money at the time, and in need of a lot of money to fund more of Napoleon's battles - so France offered their ENTIRE Louisiana Territory instead of just New Orleans for only three cents an acre.
Why did they need money to sell Louisiana to the US?
France was at war in Europe.
Why did France no longer need the louisianna teritory?
no
Why was Napoleon willing to sell Louisiana territory to the US?
Facing another war with Great Britain and in need of funds, Napoleon Bonaparte reversed his thoughts of a new French Empire in the Americas and sold the entire colony.
What happened because of The Louisiana Purchase?
France was desperate for money, so they sold the land to Jefferson for $15 million (a cheap price for that much land!). Seeing a great deal and a good chance to expand the U.S., Jefferson bought it.
What led to napoleons decision to sell the Louisiana territory to the us?
The need of collecting money for the impending war against Great Britain.
Why did president Jefferson need Lewis and clark on the expedition where?
President Jefferson needed Lewis and Clark to map the Louisiana Territory and to explore it.
Why was the area of the Louisiana territory important to the American?
please help me! i need help with this question...... By Jock123: It made us more states.
Why did the US buy Louisana?
USA purchase Louisiana from France 1803 Thoma's Jefferson bought it . France need it money for war so we deiced to buy it ! this double the size of USA
Why did napoleon agree to sell the louisianna territory to the US?
Napoleon needed money and he didn't need territory in America and, as he had money trouble, he lacked funds to support Louisiana. And, in selling it to America, he was also able to spite the British who wanted the land.
What was napolean's reason for selling Louisiana?
Napoleon needed money for his army and he knew the United States had great need of a river port on the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana is a long way from France . It would be difficult and expensive for France to defend. He probably figured that if France did not sell it now, they might end up with nothing for it later.
