Louisiana

2. This jazz pioneer was from Louisiana: Louis ________
7. A 78 square block area commonly referred to as the Vieux Carre: The ______________
9. This type of natural disaster (weather) threatens Louisiana
11. Louisiana's state reptile; not a crocodile
12. This state is west of Louisiana
13. Louisiana's state flower; in the scientific Magnoliaceae family
14. Louisiana's capital
15. This President to be lead The Battle of New Orleans: Andrew ________

1. This word means slow-moving river; sometimes Louisiana uses this term as a nickname (The ______ State)
3. Louisiana's largest city
4. Meaning of Baton Rouge
5. The body of water off the coast of Louisiana: The Gulf of ______
6. Louisiana's state bird; a water bird recognized by its long bill and pouch in its throat to carry food
8. This state is north of Louisiana
10. Louisiana's state bear; the most common bear in America