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Where does the word Cajun come from?

The word Cajun is believed to come from "Acadian," referring to the French-speaking Acadian people who settled in the area that is now known as Louisiana. The Cajun culture is a mix of Acadian, French, Spanish, and African influences that have developed over centuries in Louisiana.


Are Louisiana creoles Haitian?

Louisiana Creoles and Haitians are distinct cultural groups with a shared history of African, French, and indigenous heritage. Louisiana Creoles are descendants of French, Spanish, African, and Native American peoples who settled in Louisiana, while Haitians are inhabitants of Haiti with mainly African and French ancestry. Both groups have unique languages, traditions, and cuisines influenced by their respective history and geography.


What is the Cajun descent?

Cajun descent refers to individuals whose ancestors were French-speaking Acadians who settled in Louisiana after being expelled from Canada in the 18th century. Cajun culture is known for its unique blend of French, Spanish, Native American, and African influences, particularly in its cuisine, music, and language.


What language do people speak in the back woods of Louisiana?

In the back woods of Louisiana, people often speak a variety of English known as Louisiana Creole or Cajun English, as well as Louisiana French among older generations. These languages have influences from French, Spanish, African, and Native American languages due to Louisiana's diverse history.


Is Lil Fizz mixed with Black and Spanish?

No, he is mixed with Black, French, and Native American, which makes him Louisiana Creole although some Louisiana Creoles have Spanish and other European ancestry. So as far as I know, Lil Fizz does not have Spanish in him, and I know he said he is not Hispanic in one of his Ustream videos.

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Louisiana was originally claimed by the Spanish but was first settled by the French.


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Some settled in the hill country of Louisiana.


Which country settled Louisiana in the 1600s?

The French province of Acadia settled in Louisiana during the 1600s. Today the French province of Acadia is called Nova Scotia.


What European country did the southern colonies colonist come from?

The southern colonies were settled by either the English, French or the Spanish. The deep south, from Florida to Louisiana were settled by the Spanish or French and going up the Atlantic coast from Georgia were mostly settled by the English. As a matter of fact Georgia is name for King George II, the king of England in the early 1700s.


How many catholics are there in Louisiana?

Yes, Louisiana is predominantly Catholic as opposed to Protestant, it was settled by Catholics from France.


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