The Kansas Journey

About this book

The Kansas Journey is a 7th grade Kansas history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the 7th grade Kansas Standards for Social Studies and teaches history and government economics and geography. The book enables students to gain a working knowledge and understanding of Kansass history in the context of American history. The student edition has many features such as Kansas Portraits What Do You Think? discussion questions timelines maps charts and graphs. At the end of every chapter is a chapter review that assesses the important concepts and details of each chapter. Think About It questions prompt further discussion and activity suggestions extend the exploration. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Home on the Range Chapter 2 Early People: Migration and Adaptation Chapter 3 Kansas As a Crossroads: Invasions and Encounters Chapter 4 Kansas Territory: The Saga of Bleeding Kansas Chapter 5 Ad Aspera Per Aspera: Kansas Becomes a State Chapter 6 Welcome to Kansas: "Her Light Shall Shine" Chapter 7 Railroads Cattle and Agriculture Chapter 8 Reform Movements: "It Happens First in Kansas" Chapter 9 Kansas Progresses into a New Century Chapter 10 Good Times Bad Times Chapter 11 A Changing Society A Modern World Chapter 12 Kansas Today Kansas Tomorrow