1. Question of the Day Set 5 Louisiana Social Studies 3 rd Grade iLEAP Assessment Guide

2. When was Louis Armstrong born? What did he do for jazz? Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1901, Louis Armstrong was a fantastic trumpet player. He defined what jazz was to the world. A.Early 1900’s B.Late 1900’s C.Early 1800’s D.Late 1800’s Click your mouse to find out the answer. Grade 3 Social Studies A.He made jazz loud. B.He danced to jazz. C.He influenced jazz. D.He did nothing for jazz.

3. The large purchase How much did the United States spend on the Louisiana Territory? On April 30, 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory for $15 million. This large purchase extended from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. On December 20, 1803, the Louisiana Territory was officially handed over to the United States. Grade 3 Social Studies A.included New York City in the United States B.doubled the size of the United States C.reduced the size of the United States D.tripled the size of the United States Click your mouse to find out the answer. A.$15 B.$ 15 thousand C.$15 million D.$15 billion

4. Mardi Gras is celebrated near which holiday? Who raised the money to fund this celebration? Bernard Xavier, a plantation owner, raised enough money to fund the first official Mardi Gras celebration in the spring of1833. It was not until 1875 that Mardi Gras was declared an official Louisiana holiday. Grade 3 Social Studies Click your mouse to find out the answer. A.Andrew Jackson B.Bernard Xavier C.George Washington D.Lewis Armstong A.Thanksgiving B.The Cattle Festival C.Christmas D.Easter

5. Which fact about Andrew Jackson is not true? What battle did Andrew Jackson win? Andrew Jackson led the United States to a victory in Battle of New Orleans. The Americans defeated the British Army. The British Army wanted control over the City of New Orleans and the Mississippi River. Later General Jackson became the 7 th President of the United States. A.He defeated the British in New Orleans B.He was an American General C.He became the 7 th President D.He was born in 1812 Click your mouse to find out the answer. Grade 3 Social Studies A.War of 1812 B.The Civil War C.The Battle of New Orleans D.The Alamo

6. Which one of the pictures below is a symbol of Louisiana? Grade 3 Social Studies Click your mouse to find out the answer. AB C D