Settlers and New Orleans The French influence is primarily centered in Louisiana and around a few cities north on the Mississippi River. Large stretches along the southern Mississippi River and its tributaries show evidence of the French long lot system of land division. New Orleans was founded in 1718 as a significant, though not large, French settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River. It was the capital of the French Louisiana territory from 1722 to 1763, when France was forced to relinquish
On the surface, the Louisiana Purchase holds significant historical importance because it was a massive exchange of 828,000,000 square miles of territory and 15 million dollars between France and the United States. However, the historical background and aftereffects of the purchase extend far beyond a shift in land and money. In 1801, Spain returned the Louisiana Territory to France in secret. Americans migrating westward along the Tennessee and Ohio River valleys were highly dependent
This paper evaluates the role played by Bernard Ebbers in the accounting fraud committed by WorldCom and in its demise resulting in the largest bankruptcy, at that time, in US history. A brief history of the expansion of the company will be followed by an explanation of the business strategy and methods used to grow the company to provide the context for the evaluation of Ebbers leadership style and his contribution to the fraud According to Kidwell & Martin (2005), Bernard Ebbers started out with
mon HUM 121 September 17, 2015 A Weekend in September The Galveston hurricane of 1900 wreaked havoc before the eyes through the memories of its survivors. John Edward Weems interviewed many survivors of this deadly hurricane before he penned this work many years ago. His narrative covered individual stories interwoven during the time-line of the approaching storm, its full-force assault on the island, and the storm's aftermath. Daisy Thorne's story stands out. Just a few blocks from the beach
of Louisiana, where as you have all heard we have had a very tragic natural disaster, wiping out the majority of the state. Hurricane Glenn has destroyed thousands of residents homes and belongings. The state is nearly vacant, still underwater, searching for loved ones, and grieving for the dead. Billions of dollars of damage has been made due to Hurricane Glenn. This is such a tragedy for the entire state. I have passed the emergency funding bill into law to help out the state of Louisiana during
Louisiana Being known for many different festivities such as Mardi Gras, the state of Louisiana is widely considered one of the most unique states in the United States. From the incredible creole style foods, to the indescribable culture brought over from the French and Spanish. Louisiana is basically known as the melting pot of the South. Not only is the state unique from a living standpoint, the abundance of the athletic teams make it an fan fanatic destination in the south United States. This
troduction: Hurricane Hugo was a very powerful hurricane that is regarded as “the most damaging hurricane ever recorded at this time”. Hugo lasted from September 9th, 1989 to September 25, 1989, affecting Southeastern United States territories, also including Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Eastern Canada, and West Virginia. Hurricane Hugo had severe winds of 160 miles per hour, and left extensive damages along its path, in total estimated to be about 10 billion dollars worth in cost of damages. When Hurricane
his sons amnesty” (FBI). Henry Methvin had escaped prison when Clyde broke out of Eastham and Bonnie and Clyde had become acquainted with the Methvin family. On May 23rd 1934 a group of officers including Frank Hamer ambushed Bonnie and Clyde in Louisiana. The infamous couple was killed instantly in a spray of bullets. The Barrow Gang was finally
Litter is junk of any sort tossed where it does not have a place. Litter is gum wrappers and cigarette butts. Littered roadways, properties and unlawful dumps cost Pennsylvania a large number of dollars every year in cleanup costs. Littering and illegal dumping additionally scar groups and make individuals miserable. Nobody needs to live encompassed by litter. Another, more self-evident, reason that littering is awful, is that it just looks nasty. The junk can contain illnesses that can be passed
August 25th, 2009. Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, Louisiana, flooding the city and destroying establishments. Then, just moments later, Lake Ponchartrain’s levees break and the Ninth Ward of the city is destroyed and many residents are dead. However, the deaths do not stop there. In the days to come, thousands of lives will be lost and the entire city will be in dire need of aid. In order to comprehend what happened and how to move forward from this disaster, it is important to analyze