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PART 1 - The Heart of the city
In 1682, the French laid claim to a huge chunk of
North America and named it 'La Louisiane' in honor
of young Louis XV. Nearly two decades later, the
French founded New Orleans for its prime position
on the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As the thriving capital of New France, King Louis XV
passed New Orleans to his Spanish cousin Charles
Ill in 1762, primarily to keep the city out of the hands
of the British. The Spaniards ruled New Orleans for
four turmoil-filled decades, and after the French
Revolution, Napoleon sold it all to the United States
in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Although New Orleans has become one of America's
greatest cities, its soul is still uniquely French. The
fleur de lys was the emblem of French kings since
the 12th century, and now it's synonymous with
Louisiana. The symbol adorns everything from the
New Orleans city flag to the Saints' football helmets.
Indeed, New Orleans is steeped in French history.
Although known as the French Quarter or Vieux
Carré, the oldest part of New Orleans was built
primarily during Spanish rule. However, the
Quarter's street names are nods to France. Bourbon,
Dauphine, Chartres, Burgundy, and Orleans are just
a few that harken back to French nobility.
Despite which country was officially in charge when
the French Quarter was developed, the architecture
is a blend of French, Spanish, Creole, and even
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The French Quarter in New Orleans (2019)
American influences. Intricate iron balconies,
reminiscent of Haussmann's Paris, appeared on
New Orleans' buildings after the mid-1800s when
Micaela Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba, added
them to her row of apartments on Jackson Square,
which are the oldest apartments in the country. (...)
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35 Once known as Place d'Armes, Jackson Square.
dates to 1721 when it was a trading post and parade
ground for the French military. The square was
originally modeled after Paris's oldest square-Place
des Vosges. Once the location of public executions,
Jackson Square is now home to musicians, artists,
fortune tellers, tourists, and locals. Jackson Square is
saturated in French history and is the quintessential
postcard of the city.
Look at the image. Would you like to visit New Orleans?
Justify your answer.
Over the last 3.5 centuries, New Orleans has
morphed from France's American colony to standing
on its own as one of the world's best cities. This
former swampland has survived colonialism, slavery,
the Civil War, fires, and hurricanes. It's given birth to
jazz and inspired a legion of authors and artists.
Where to find French history in New Orleans, Leah Walker (2017)
n pairs, pick out elements that show the French influence in the city.
Create a timeline of the city of New Orleans.
Choose pictures to illustrate it.
Look for information about these places:
Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, Tremé, Garden District.
You will give a short oral presentation to your class.
Read the text carefully and present the three facts that struck you the most.
ex: What I found the most surprising is that...
Read the text again.
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4. Create a timeline of the city of New Orleans.
Choose pictures to illustrate it.
5. Look for information about these places:
Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, Tremé, Garden District.
You will give a short oral presentation to your class.
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2. Read the script from the audio report and take notes about:
- the song "Indian Red",
1. Look at the magazine cover.
Guess what could be the link between New Orleans, Mardi Gras and the Indian chiefs.
Ex: Mardi Gras is probably...
Indians might be...
They may have...
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Host: That's jazz saxophonist Donald
Harrison Jr. with an instrumental version of the
song "Indian Red." The first recording of "Indian
Red" dates back to the 1940s, but the song is much
older than that. For well more than a century in
New Orleans on Carnival Day and for other cultural
events, groups of African Americans have been
parading in spectacular regalia inspired by Native
American motifs. They've sung "Indian Red" for
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most if not all of that time to bring them together in
good times and bad. Gwen Thompkins tells us their
story for our series American Anthem.
- the relationship between African Americans and Native Americans,
- the values linked to being a Mardi Gras Indian.
3. Explain to your friend a few facts about the celebration.
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Gwen Thompkins: The song "Indian Red" has as many
variations as the Mardi Gras Indians themselves.
Their tradition honours a friendship with Native
Americans that some say dates back to slavery, when
both sides are believed to have exchanged many
kindnesses. But after Reconstruction, the Mardi Gras
Indian tradition became more representative of the
African Americans who take part each year: self-love,
self-pride with an emphasis on African religious
and cultural origins. Oliver Thomas is a former city
councilman who now hosts a daily radio talk-show in
the city. He remembers following Mardi Gras Indian
tribes as a child, each name as splendiferous as the
next: the Yellow Pocahontas, the Ninth Ward Hunters,
the Golden Eagles, Fi Yi Yi and so many more.
Oliver Thomas: In the Seventh Ward-I don't even
remember who it was. It was a yellow outfit that
was so beautiful, man. I think that was a Mardi
Gras where it was dreary, and the weather wasn't
good. So whoever the Indian was, he brought the
sunshine.
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