1. Question of the Day Set 6 Louisiana Social Studies 3 rd Grade iLEAP Assessment Guide

2. Which direction did the Cajuns travel when they left Nova Scotia? Why were these settlers sent way from Nova Scotia? In 1755 a group of French colonist were sent away from Nova Scotia because they refused to give up their religion. Many of these settlers moved to Louisiana. They were known as Cajuns. A.North B.South C.East D.West Click your mouse to find out the answer. Grade 3 Social Studies A.They did not want to give up their religion. B.They did not like to dance. C.They were hit by a hurricane. D.They did not like the people. Nova Scotia

3. What helped the spread of yellow fever in New Orleans? What did not play a role in preventing the spread of yellow fever? In 1905 an epidemic of yellow fever began killing many people in New Orleans. Dr. Carlos Finlay figured out that mosquitoes carried this disease. Dr. Kohnke discovered that putting screens over the sewers prevented the breeding of mosquitoes and helped to control yellow fever. Grade 3 Social Studies A.Dr. Finlay B.Dr. Kohnke C.Mosquitoes D.Rats Click your mouse to find out the answer. A.Dr. Kohnke B.Eating crawafish C.Dr. Finlay D.Screens over the sewers

4. Write the names of three cities in Louisiana. What city on this map do you live the closest to? Use the map to answer the questions below on a separate piece of paper. Click your mouse to find out the answer. Grade 3 Social Studies

5. Solve the problem to find out when the Louisiana became a state in the U.S. When did Louisiana apply for statehood? Louisiana applied for statehood in 1811. Many people were afraid that the people who lived in Louisiana would not be loyal and were unsure if they should become a U.S. state. On April 30, 1812 Louisiana because the 18 th state. Grade 3 Social Studies Click your mouse to find out the answer. 3-2 ______ 4+4 _____ 2-1_______ 2+0 _______ A.1812 B.1814 C.1811 D.1744 1812

6. Which one of the pictures below is not a symbol of Louisiana? Grade 3 Social Studies Click your mouse to find out the answer. AB C D