Question

How did the city of New Orleans get its name?

It was named in honor of American Indian chief Orleans,
It was named after the largest river in the region
It was named after a nearby mountain range.
It was named in honor of the Duke of Orleans.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

From its founding, the French intended New Orleans to be an important colonial city. The city was named in honor of the then Regent of France, Philip II, Duke of Orléans.

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