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Table of Contents Chapter One The Land Explore the land, and the waterways, of the state Chapter Two The First Louisianans From the mysterious mounds of Poverty Point to the Tunica Treasure, Louisiana's earliest inhabitants influenced the people and the culture of the state. Chapter Three Explorers and Settlements Spain? France? Spain? France? European countries played games of "it's mine, no, it's mine!" for control of Louisiana until the upstart U.S. got it for good. Chapter Four Growth and Change After the bloody chaos of the Civil War, Louisiana was slow to rebuild. Chapter Five More Modern Times Through World Wars, depressions, and the chaos of Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana survives. Chapter Six People Louisiana is a rich, spicy gumbo of people from all over the world. Their cultures, languages and food has created a unique Louisiana style that can't be found anywhere else Chapter Seven Government Louisiana's first woman governor, Kathleen Blanco, is the last in a long line of respected and powerful politicians who've led Louisiana state government. Chapter Eight Economy From forests to crawfish, Louisiana has an abundance of natural resources that drive the economy. Chapter Nine Travel Guide Sit on a plantation porch. Sway to jazz music. Chow down on stomach-stretching Cajun food. Louisiana has it all. Project Room Timeline Fast Facts Author's Tips
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Louisiana -- Juvenile literature.