1a. What do the maps tell you about Louisiana’s economy? 1b. Would you describe Louisiana as being economically diverse? Why/Why not?

1c. How do Louisiana’s natural resources affect jobs in Louisiana?

1d. Are there any facets of Louisiana’s economy not effected by its geography?

The native americans, spanish, french and americans all name places in our state. the word “arkansas” came from the quapaw indians, by way of early french explorers. at the time of the early french exploration, a tribe of indians, the quapaws, lived west of the mississippi and north of the arkansas river.