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What was true of Louisiana’s population when it became a state?

Most residents in the territory practiced the Protestant religion.
The majority of Louisianans spoke English as their first language.
Slavery had ended and all formerly enslaved people had been set free.
There was a large population of free people of color living in the territory.

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Originally colonized by the French during the 18th century, it became U.S. territory as part of the historic Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and was admitted to the union in 1812. Louisiana's capital city is Baton Rouge
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