The Arkansas Journey

The Arkansas Journey is a brand-new 8th grade Arkansas History textbook. Because the outline for this book was based on the Arkansas Social Studies Curriculum Framework it teaches geography civics history and economics. The student edition has many features such as Linking the Past to the Present Arkansas Portraits timelines maps charts graphs and chapter reviews that engage students in special people periods or events that have influenced Arkansas history. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 The Natural State Chapter 2 The First People Chapter 3 Explorers and Invaders Chapter 4 A Land Called Arkansas Chapter 5 Antebellum Arkansas: On the Road to Statehood Chapter 6 The Civil War Chapter 7 Rebuilding the State; Rebuilding the Nation Chapter 8 Toward a New Century Chapter 9 Good Times Bad Times Chapter 10 From World War II to Civil Rights Chapter 11 Modern Arkansas Chapter 12 Making a Living in Arkansas Chapter 13 Government for the People