The Louisiana Journey is an 8th grade Louisiana history textbook. This book covers all 81 Louisiana Department of Education Social Studies Grade Level Expectations for grade 8. It offers a comprehensive course of study in Louisiana's geography, geology, history, economics, citizenship, and government, correlating events in Louisiana to events occurring in the nation and world during the same time periods. The student edition has many features such as timelines, Words to Understand, maps, charts, graphs, Louisiana Portraits, and What Do You Think? discussion questions that help develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Rising from the Gulf: The Geology of Louisiana Chapter 2 Piney Hills and Coastal Marshes: The Geography of Louisiana Chapter 3 Making a Living in Louisiana Chapter 4 The First Inhabitants Chapter 5 French Louisiane Chapter 6 Spanish Louisiana Chapter 7 A New Beginning: From Territory to Civil War Chapter 8 The Civil War Chapter 9 Reconstruction Chapter 10 Louisiana in the New South Chapter 11 Louisiana in the Early Twentieth Century Chapter 12 Modern Louisiana Chapter 13 Our State Government - from Amzon