Louisiana

Louisiana Synopsis

You may be wondering where to go in Louisiana. This book will give you some Louisiana Facts you may not know. In addition to the beautiful scenery, this state is home to some of the best restaurants in the United States. Discover some of the city's most popular restaurants and discover what makes them unique. Learn more about New Orleans and its history. You may be surprised to learn that there are several other interesting cities and landmarks in Louisiana. Listed below are some of the best. Before the Civil War, Louisiana was mostly under Confederate control, but the Union quickly reclaimed it. The defeat of the Confederacy in the Civil War led to the end of slavery in the state. However, the large numbers of Blacks who had fled Louisiana soon began to fight discrimination. In fact, the first law promoting equality between races was passed in Louisiana in 1964. Louisiana Facts about race and ethnicity include the number of Native American tribes and the state's ties to the United States. This southern state is located in the southeastern part of the US and is bordered by Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The state is divided into two main regions: the Mississippi River flood plain and the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico. The state is also the only one of the United States that is governed by the Napoleonic Code. Before European settlement, the Caddo and Choctow were native Americans. In the 1600s, French explorer La Salle descended the Mississippi River and claimed the entire basin of the river for France.