Activity 1: The Bourbons and the Louisiana Lottery (GLEs: 65, 66, 72, 76, 77)
CC: Have students write a series of formal political statements as if they were Bourbons (Redeemer-Democrats) in the 1880's - 1890's that reflect what they believe to be appropriate for Louisiana and why, as well as how, they might feel about Francis T. Nicholls as governor and how they might feel about the Louisiana Lottery as it related to government revenue and public funding.
Use MS Word to generate a list of state issues and the Bourbons' political beliefs as to what they believed to be appropriate for Louisiana and why. MS Word template for "The Bourbon Democrats"
CC: After presenting their statements, ask them to discuss the causes and effects of the conflicts that existed between the Bourbons and Governor Nicholls over the issue of the Louisiana Lottery.
Use Inspiration software or MS Word for class discussion of causes and effects of the conflicts surrounding the Louisiana Lottery. Inspiration Template for "The End of the Louisiana Lottery - Template01" MS Word Template for "The End of the Louisiana Lottery - Template02"
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