Louisiana History Mr. E. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

Antebellum Period before the civil war. Latin phrase meaning “before war” Symbols of Louisiana’s antebellum era include cotton & columns. FACT # 1

Immigrants Those who move to a new country to settle there. Potato famine in Ireland. Problems in Europe. Failed revolution in Germany. FACT # 2

Faction Small group with common goals within a larger group. People outside city. Creoles FACT # 3

Compromise A way to settle disagreements in which each side gives a little on its demands. 3/5 Compromise Legislation FACT # 4

Suffrage The right to vote. Various qualifications. White males 21 years old. No women. FACT # 5

Severe continued downturn in economy where sales and prices drop, manufacturing decreases, businesses close, banks fail and people lose their jobs. Panic 1837. Depression FACT # 6

Vocabulary Cards (6) Vocabulary Term Definition of Term and small drawing Front of card Definition of Term Back of card Assignment