New+Orleans

 A. What were the most major damages of New Orleans?
====There were many damages in New Orleans after the shocking Hurricane Katrina had hit. The Hurricane had struck in August 2005. Recovering the city was one of the hardest things to do says a lot of resident. "The government spent more than 80 billion to help the region recover and rebuild" (Heath). Houses, work places, and many buildings were destroyed. "Along the Gulf coast almost 100,000 people still live in trailers and mobile homes issued by Federal Emergency Management Agency" (Heath). There were so much damage that many people from out of state even maybe out of country came to help recover. "The city estimates as many as 88,000 homes substained at least minor damage from Katrina and the flooding that followed" (Heath). Out of the whole city many say that Lakeview, also known as the Westside of New Orleans was probably the worst. "Permit records show that 700 homes by the beginning of December were damaged in that area and almost 70 have begun building new homes" (Heath). Hurricane Katrina was a huge shock to many residents to New Orleans, and still to this day many people haven't recovered.====

B. What is Mardi Gras?
====There are many things to do in New Orleans, but one thing that will be a great memory would be to go to Mardi Gras. "In New Orleans each year on January 6th; the twelfth night feast of the Epiphany, when mardi gras takes place." When a lot of people think of Mardi Gras; alot of people think of beads and tons of parties, but theres more, "the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Hot Canjun, and Creole cuisine, Dixieland Jazz, and the most known Mardi gras," are all apart of the New Orleans enviroment. During Mardi Gras, many celebrites come to join the fun, but as well as many locals to maybe even people from other countries. "Each year, a king and queen are selected to reign over the parade," they will then chose a famous celebrity to do this job. There are many organizations, "Mardi Gras organizations are non-profit clubs called Krews, Thors and there are many many more." Organizations help keep the Mardi Gras traditions alive. So, when you are ever in New Orleans during January 6th and got nothing to do, "during the 12 days preceding in the metro area, with the 60 parades and over 100 parties." Even does good for economy, "Mardi Gras annually generates nearly half-a-billion dollars for New Orleans economy." So head on down to the French Quarter and get the party started! **Citation needed for the information and quotes in this section**====

C. Whats New Orleans like? ====Well to start you might want to know where New Orleans is even located at."New Orleans lies along the Mississippi River about 100 miles (160 Kilometers) north of where the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico" (Colten). Also, "New Orleans covers 364 square miles; 165 square miles of inland water" (Colten). Or I might add that it is located in Lousiana; and that " it was founded in 1718 by a guy with the last name of Bienville"(Colten). New Orleans is a big city, lately known for Hurricane Katrina, and fixing the city up is on everyones mind. For example, the football stadium " the damaged stadium; the players had to play in other facilities"(Colten). Many objects were in this situation. But luckly,"In September 2006, the Lousiana Superdome reopened by hurricane Katrina in 2005" It reopened because of hurricane Katrina, it was a shelter for many helpless people during the time. Moving on, New Orleans is a lot like any other city you may visit. It has its rich parts of town, and even the poor sides of town. "In the lower ninth ward, is mostly the poorest section"(Colten). Even has the crime fighting, but what I found out is worst then probably the crime in Rapid City." In June 2006, Louisana Governor Kathleen Blanco ordered National Guard members and state police troopers to New Orleans to help the citys police fight growing crime problem"(Colten). But don't let that stop you from going to New Orleans, that was 2006 we are in 2009! Since we are talking about later in the years, how about the early 2000's? "The U.S. Census Bureau stated that city's families were poor"(Colten). But New Orleans is making change and things are getting better. One thing that was probably around the best thing that happened. "In 1960, black students entered all-white public elementry schools in New Orleans for the first time since the Reconstruction period"(Colten). New Orleans is a historical landmark, family friend area, jazz musical, and all around fun. If you need a next stop on the map, New Orleans is the place.====



**Works Cited**
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 * Colten, Craig E. “New Orleans.” __World Book Advanced__. 2009. 7 May 2009 
 * Heath Brad. “In New Orleans, Sound of Silence.” __USA__ __Today__ Dec. 2006: n.p
 * “Mardi Gras-How it Works.” __New Orleans__. 2006. The Convention and Visitors bureau. 5 May 2009. []