Louisiana

Claimed Mississippi watershed for France.

Mar 3, 1682

Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle, claimed Mississippi watershed for France; named area for King Louis XIV

First large importation of black slaves

Mar 7, 1719

Decleration of Independance

Jul 4, 1776

United States Declaration of Independence

U. S. purchased Louisiana Territory

Dec 25, 1803

The U.S Purchase Louisiana territory in the early 1800's.

Louisiana became a state

Apr 30, 1812