Activités culturelles

1. L'héritage français aux États-Unis

In this chapter, you've learned about the Francophones of Louisiana but there are other Franco-American connections for you to discover and explore. As you visit a few of the websites below, see how many of the following questions you can find answers to.

 1. Where can you find the largest populations of French speakers in the United States?


 2. When and why did these immigrant groups come to this country?


 3. In what ways do these Franco-Americans work to preserve their cultural heritage?

 4. What other subjects of interest have you discovered?

Now visit the following websites about the region and discover a few new reasons to visit the area. Perhaps you’ll find more specific information about what has originally attracted you to the region, or perhaps you’ll develop a new interest altogether.

http://www.francoamericanconnection.com/
http://usm.maine.edu/lac/franco/
http://www.fawi.net/
http://www.fawi.net/Links.html#Cajun
http://www.cajunculture.com/

2. Une relation de longue date

America is linked to France and French culture not only through its French speakers but also through history and politics. After visiting a few of the sites below, make a short list of historical events linking the two countries.

Event 1

Event 2

Event 3

In your opinion, how does this common history influence the current relationship between America and France?