Laseal

Louisiana State History

By jordanc1

  • Louisiana gets a Name

    Louisiana gets a Name
    In 1682 Rene` Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle gave Louisiana its name.

  • Hurricane

    Hurricane
    A hurricane destroys a lot of New Orleans in 1722.

  • Spain Wins

    Spain Wins
    Spain takes control over Louisiana.

  • Louisiana gets Sold

    Louisiana gets Sold
    Napoleon sells Louisiana to the U.S.A for 15 million.

  • Louisiana Joins the USA

    Louisiana Joins the USA
    Louisiana becomes the 18th state during the War of 1812.

  • Mardi Gras

    Mardi Gras
    In 1838 the first Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans.

  • Louisiana Leaves

    Louisiana Leaves
    In 1861 Louisiana secedes from the Union.

  • Louisiana gets a Capital

    Louisiana gets a Capital
    Baton Rouge Becomes Louisiana’s capital in 1879.

  • New Oil field

    New Oil field
    In 1901 near Jennnigs Louisiana the first oil field was discovered.

  • Governor

    Governor
    Huey P. Long becomes governor in 1928.

  • Mayor

    Mayor
    In 1977 Ernest “Dutch” Morial is elected black mayor of New Orleans.

  • A Female Governor

    A Female Governor
    2004 Kathleen Blanco is Louisiana’s first female governor.

  • Huricane

    Huricane
    2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit Louisiana.