Louisiana's French Heritage
12th Grade · Social Studies · 99 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the lasting impact of French language, culture, and traditions on Louisiana.
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In 1921, Louisiana legislation ratified a new constitution that prohibited education in French, impacting the language's presence in the state.
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Despite discrimination, Louisiana French and Creole have been preserved through generations by Cajuns, Creoles, and Francophone Indians.
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French immersion programs in Louisiana offer hope for the language's revival, with the first program opening in the 1980s and now having over 30 programs across the state.
