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B. Trade and travel on the Mississippi River brought people of many
different cultures to live in New Orleans.
B. The Creoles show the diversity of New Orleans in their food and
ways of life which mix European, Native American, and African cultures.
B. Other cities, such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, also have people from many different cultures.
Lesson at a Glance Outline
Chapter 1, Lesson 1: A Tale of One City (pp. 4-8)
I. Where Is New Orleans?
A. New Orleans is located at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
II. Who Lives in New Orleans?
A. The city of New Orleans has a pluralistic culture, which means it is made up of many different kinds of people.
III. How Is America Like New Orleans?
A. The United States, like New Orleans, is a pluralistic culture.
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