Much of Louisiana's population was either slaves or free people of color at the time of the Louisiana Purchase.

Louisiana Population

The residents or demographic makeup of Louisiana, a state in the United States noted for its diverse cultural heritage, including French, African, Spanish, and Native American influences.

Louisiana Purchase

A major land deal in 1803 where the United States bought approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River from France.

Free People of Color

Individuals of African descent who were not enslaved and lived freely during the period of slavery in the Americas, particularly significant in places like New Orleans.