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Colonial war is a blanket term relating to the various conflicts that arose as the result of overseas territories being settled by foreign powers creating a colony. The term especially refers to wars fought during the nineteenth century between European armies in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. (Wikipedia)

Duels, or “affairs of honor,” were common in nineteenth century Louisiana because a man’s reputation meant everything. If one gentleman called into question another’s honesty, integrity or bravery, an apology was immediately demanded. (Country Roads Magazine)