Some of the native tribes that lived in the early Louisiana are the Choctaw, the Chitimacha, Naches, and the Tunica.In 1803, the United States bought Louisiana from France, which was called the Louisiana purchase.in 1812 Louisiana became the 18th state.New Orleans was founded in 1718 and a few years later,African slaves were brought to Louisiana.The mix of the African ,French, and Spanish influences gave Louisiana a unique culture.