Question of the Day Set 5

Louisiana Social Studies3rd Grade iLEAP Assessment

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When was Louis Armstrong born?

What did he do for jazz?

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1901, Louis Armstrong was a fantastic trumpet player. He defined what jazz was to the world.

A. Early 1900’sB. Late 1900’sC. Early 1800’sD. Late 1800’s

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A. He made jazz loud.B. He danced to jazz.C. He influenced jazz.D. He did nothing for

jazz.

The large purchase

How much did the United States spend on the Louisiana Territory?

On April 30, 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory for $15 million. This large purchase extended from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. On December 20, 1803, the Louisiana Territory was officially handed over to the United States.

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A. included New York City in the United States

B. doubled the size of the United StatesC. reduced the size of the United StatesD. tripled the size of the United States

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A. $15B. $ 15 thousandC. $15 millionD. $15 billion

Mardi Gras is celebrated near which holiday?

Who raised the money to fund this celebration?

Bernard Xavier, a plantation owner, raised enough money to fund the first official Mardi Gras celebration in the spring of1833. It was not until 1875 that Mardi Gras was declared an official Louisiana holiday.

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A. Andrew JacksonB. Bernard XavierC. George WashingtonD. Lewis Armstong

A. ThanksgivingB. The Cattle FestivalC. ChristmasD. Easter

Which fact about Andrew Jackson is not true?

What battle did Andrew Jackson win?

Andrew Jackson led the United States to a victory in Battle of New Orleans. The Americans defeated the British Army. The British Army wanted control over the City of New Orleans and the Mississippi River. Later General Jackson became the 7th President of the United States.

A. He defeated the British in New Orleans

B. He was an American GeneralC. He became the 7th PresidentD. He was born in 1812

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A. War of 1812B. The Civil WarC. The Battle of New OrleansD. The Alamo

Which one of the pictures below is a symbol of Louisiana?

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A B

C D