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The history of New Orleans, Louisiana traces the city's development from its founding by the French in 1718 through its period of Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
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In the city of New Orleans an inspiring mixture of foreign...
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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of...
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The city began as the capital of Louisiana (New France),...
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In the city of New Orleans an inspiring mixture of foreign influences created a melting pot of culture that is still celebrated today. By the end of French colonization in Louisiana, New Orleans was recognized commercially in the Atlantic world. Its inhabitants traded across the French commercial system.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Historical affiliations. Kingdom of France 1718–1763. Kingdom of Spain 1763–1802. French First Republic 1802–1803. United States of America 1803–1861. State of Louisiana 1861. Confederate States of America 1861–1862. United States of America 1862–present.
10 paź 2024 · New Orleans is one of the most distinctive cultural centers in North America. It is the largest city in Louisiana, one of the country’s most important ports, a major tourist resort, and a medical, industrial, and educational center.
10 paź 2024 · New Orleans - French Quarter, Jazz, Mardi Gras: The decision to found New Orleans, or Nouvelle-Orléans, was made in Paris in 1717 by John Law’s Company of the West, which had taken control of Louisiana that year.
5 kwi 2010 · Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans is known for its distinct Creole culture and vibrant history.
The city began as the capital of Louisiana (New France), part of the first French colonial empire at the mouth of the Mississippi River. It became a territory of the United States when President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. It became one of the world's great seaports.
