STANDARDS
The material in this unit may be used to address the following Social Studies Standards:
| H-1C-E4 | H-1D-M1 | H-1B-H1 |
| H-1A-E3 | H-1A-M4 |
Creoles |
Americans |
| In New Orleans, Creoles formed the majority of white residents in 1803, but their numbers were diminishing |
Mass migration into Louisiana after 1800 |
| Refused to adapt to changes |
Believed in progress |
| Looked down on Americans |
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| Retail business beneath Creoles |
Hard working and ambitious |
| Preferred professions such as: planter, physician, lawyer, possibly banker |
Enjoyed business and obtaining wealth |
| Creoles devoted much time to pleasure: Cards |
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| Marriages for convenience |
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| Retained French language and Catholic religion |
Retained English language and Protestant religion |
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