People born in New Orleans were called Creoles to differentiate them from white French immigrants. The Colony also attracted immigrants from Spain and the Caribbean, along with their African and Haitian slaves. Soon, anyone born in the Colony, be they white, black, Indian or mixture was considered Creole. Today, the word is often used to describe not only the people, but also the cuisine and architecture of New Orleans.

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