The uniqueness of New Orleans New Orleans is nationally known as one of the unique cities ofAmerica. The social construction of this uniqueness began from the city’s establishment by the French. This social identity was progressively built upon when the colony came under the control of the Spanish‚ and then reverted to French power before being sold to America in the Louisiana Purchase. The presence of these different cultural groups influenced the development of New Orleans economically and culturally
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systems in America and how some are not safe and need to be replaced. This problem has been focused on the levee system in New Orleans. Many engineers and other people have asked the question whether or not the present levee system in New Orleans could withstand a huge wave or a direct hit from a powerful hurricane. These questions were answered when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans as a Category 3 hurricane which isn’t even the most powerful. After the hurricane hit the levee system failed and there
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| _M6_Doc | LASA 2 The Case For‚ or Against‚ New Orleans | | | 4/22/2013 | | Economics of New Orleans “In order to understand fully the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans‚ it is important to assess the impact of the economic forces driving the city.” (Michael L. Dolfman‚ Solidelle Fortier Wasser‚ and Bruce Bergman‚ 2005). When looking at New Orleans and its current situation after Katrina one must remove themselves from the common emotions that are so easily
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Scott Jennings Violent Weather 70867-FA-15 Why is New Orleans so Vulnerable? Early morning of August 29‚ 2005‚ Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. When the storm reached land‚ it had a Category 3 rating on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale bringing winds of 100–140 miles per hour. The Hurricane ran some 400 miles across. Hundreds
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The history of New Orleans is both expansive and complex. It is a city that prides itself in its cultural diversity. This was the result of many factors; The slave trade‚ exiled Acadians‚ and adventurers chasing easy money in an active port city are a few of the reasons why New Orleans is an American anomaly. One of New Orleans most noteworthy exports is jazz. First thought of as the “Devil’s Music” jazz eventually became immensely popular and well respected among many people‚ including for example
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Mississippi river New Orleans has been the chief city of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern port since the early 1700 ’s. Originally founded by the French five feet below sea level and named La Nouvelle Orleans after Phillippe Duc D ’Orleans the city at the time was confined to what is now called the French Quarter. The French Quarter is laid out in a grid system. This grid system was put in place after a hurricane hit in 1722 and destroyed most of its structures. New Orleans was later ruled
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Well‚ that’s how I felt about New Orleans. Last March‚ I went with choir to sing and compete at New Orleans‚ and it was like an entirely different world down there that upheld my interest. The Cuisine Food is a key part to New Orleans‚ which features mostly Cajun-inspired spices and French-inspired dishes. The key to the flavor is the spiciness. Signature dishes often have a spice “kick” to them‚ which leaves your mouth feeling all tingly inside. In addition‚ New Orleans food takes advantage of the
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The Axeman of New Orleans Eleven years ago a so-called “boogeyman” came to New Orleans‚ Louisiana. In May 1918‚ the people of New Orleans shook in their beds‚ cried while asking for mercy‚ and listened to every pin drop. Throughout these many sleepless nights the Axeman came to life in the city‚ leaving crimes left and right. The crimes committed did not stop in 1918‚ but continued into 1919‚ and still the murder is unsolved. Over a year period‚ there were twelve crimes committed and possibly
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The battle of New Orleans was a significant battle in the war of 1812. It was a crushing defeat for the British‚ increased patriotism‚ and Andrew Jackson emerged an American hero. The United States acquired the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803‚ thereby gaining control of the Mississippi River‚ and its watershed at the golf of Mexico. The U.S. government realized how important this was and its potential of becoming a great trading post. By 1812 this area called New Orleans grew as expected
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Jazz was born in New Orleans through the rich diversity of the people that populated the state. New Orleans had a spectrum of races like mention in lecture “White men and women‚ and of all hues of brown‚ and of all Classes of faces‚ from round Yankees to grisly and lean Spaniards‚ black Negroes and negresses‚ curly and straight-haired‚ Quadroons of all shades…) The spectrum of races allowed for the blending of cultures which lead to the creation new music. The music in new Orleans originated in slaves
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