Why do some say the Louisiana purchase was illegal?
it was considered illegal by some because the U.S. Constitution at the time did not contain any provisions for acquiring new territory.
What are Facts about rice grown in Louisiana?
The 2010 production of rice in Louisiana was 3,260 million pounds or 1.48 million tonnes.
What are the three eligibility requirements for the governor Louisiana?
from :http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/Portals/0/elections/pdf/Z-BB-Qualifications.pdf
Louisiana Constitution
Article IV, Section 2
By the date of qualification, the candidate shall have attained the age of 25 years, be an elector, and have
been a citizen of the United States and of Louisiana for at least the preceding 5 years.
GOVERNOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
What was the minimum wage in Louisiana in 1991?
The hourly wages paid in Louisiana varies depending on the profession. For example, the average hourly wages of a gynecologist is $95, whereas that of a surgeon is $120.
What is the mileage between New Orleans Louisiana and Hawaii?
In awaiting reply to this question, I found the answer. I found a very good longitude/latitude distance calculator on the web. I took the coordinates for both cities and factored them in. The distance from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (lt 29.954N / ln -90.075W)to Oahu, Hawaii (lt 21.433N / ln 157.966W) is 4220.3608 statute miles.
Why did Louisiana choose the magnolia for state bird?
The magnolia is Louisiana's state flower because it is white like the pelican, the state bird.
What was Jefferson reason for purchasing the Louisiana territory in 1803?
Jefferson reasoned that it was better to own the land than have foreign nations in our backyard. He originally wanted the city of New Orleans but Napoleon needed the money and felt that the land was too hard for France to defend. New Orleans was an important city because people moved cotton by boat down the Mississippi River.
Who did Thomas Jefferson send to Paris to buy New Orleans and the surrounding land?
In 1802, President Jefferson sent James Monroe to France to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans. The negotiations also included the US minister to France, Robert Livingston. Napoleon unexpectedly offered to sell all of the French territorial claims in the Mississippi Valley, and the agreement became the Louisiana Purchase.
How far is Lafayette Louisiana from baton rouge Louisiana?
The distance is straight path from one place to another place. There might be slight difference between the actual distance and the above mentioned distance because of the route chosen.The distance between the above mentioned places is 80.20000 miles approximately.
What city was a capital of Louisiana?
* New Orleans was the first, third and seventh Capital of Louisiana. * Donaldsonville was the second Capital of Louisiana. * Baton Rouge was the fourth and then eighth Capital of Louisiana. * Opelousas was the fifth Capital of Louisiana. * Shreveport was the sixth Capital of Louisiana.
How do you say Aunt in Louisiana creole?
In Louisiana Creole, "Aunt" is commonly said as "Tante." The term is derived from the French word "tante," reflecting the influence of French language and culture in Louisiana Creole.
How many miles is it from Baton Rouge LA to Lafayette LA?
Lafayette, Louisiana
1. Head northwest on W University Ave toward Amelia St 2.7 mi
2. Turn left to merge onto I-10 W toward Lake Charles Entering Texas394 mi
3. Take exit 587 toward Anderson Loop/State Hwy 1604 Loop 463 ft
4. Turn left at I-10 E 495 ft
5. Take the 1st right onto FM-1604/E Loop 1604 N 25.4 mi
6. Take the exit onto I-10 W/US-87 N toward El Paso Continue to follow I-10 W
Passing through New Mexico, Arizona
Entering California1,336 mi
7. Slight left at San Bernardino Fwy (signs for I-5/Santa Monica Fwy/I-10/SANTA ANA Fwy) 1.7 mi
8. Merge onto US-101 N 0.9 mi
9. Take exit 2C for Spring St 82 ft
10. Turn left at N Spring St 0.3 mi
11. Turn left at W 1st St 423 ft
Los Angeles, California
1761 Miles
Who is the secretary of Louisiana?
As of the Louisiana elections of October 22, 2011, the Secretary of State for Louisiana is Tom Schedler. The former deputy secretary of state, he succeeded to the position on November 22, 2010 when Jay Dardenne was elected Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana.
Napolean, he needed money quickly so he sold the land.
Why did Napoleon decide to sell such a large piece of land to the US?
Because he had to collect money to finance the war against Great Britain.
Furthermore this sell would avoid the Louisiana territory from being seized by
the British.
All of the above since parts of the state are at sea level, like the coastline. Part of New Orleans is below sea level by as much as 8 feet and Driskill Mountain is about 535 feet above sea level.
What the capital of New Orleans?
Baton Rouge became the capital of Lousiana in 1849. The capital then moved to Shreveport during the US Civil War, but then Baton Rouge became the capital again in 1880.
What city do the New England Patriots play their home games in?
They Play at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Why was Jefferson afraid of Napoleon controlling the Louisianna Territory?
Napoleon had the ambition of ruling as many territories as he could. He was a brilliant military leader, hardly ever losing in confrontations. If Napoleon managed to acquire territories overseas, it would be likely he would soon manage to expand those, by taking over already occupied lands, such as the area corresponding to the United States.
Who did the United States receive Louisiana from?
The US purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napolean (France) for about 68 million Francs.
What is the theme of the restaurant Fionn MacCool's in Orlando?
The theme of the restraunt MacCool's In Orlando is
Scottish