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Why Did New Orleans Become The Largest City?
The city was founded by the French and named for Phillip, Duke of Orleans in 1718, and became capital of New France in 1722. In 1803, Napoleon gave the area to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Before the Civil War, New Orleans continued to grow, becoming the largest city from the eastern seaboard. Being spared from destruction during the war, New Orleans went on to develop a rather diverse culture within the city. Being a bit more liberal towards slaves, New Orleans was known for its many "free people of color".
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