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-1B-E2
H-1A-E3	H-1A-M4	H-1B-E1	H-1B-E3

SOCIETY

In New Orleans, Creoles formed the majority of white residents in 1803, but their numbers were diminishing

Refused to adapt to changes

Looked down on Americans

Retail business beneath Creoles

Preferred professions such as:  planter, physician, lawyer, possibly banker

Creoles devoted much time to pleasure

Cards
Hunting
Frequenting cafes and other drinking houses
Frequent provision for a mistress

Marriages for convenience

Retained French language and Catholic religion

FAMILY LIFE

Family dominated by father

Close knit family

Creoles very hospitable and entertained lavishly

Double moral standard for men and women

Good manners very important

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