Cactus and Canyon Country
what killed the bison that roamed through the grasslands?
hunters
what territory covered most of central america?
new spain.
what is oil sometimes called?
black gold.
What plant of the dessert dosen't need much water?
Cacti
what is most of the southwest covered in?
rocky deserts,high plateaus,rugged mountains
who did the people of Mexico want freedom from?
Spain.
what is one place in the southwest that holds a lot of tourism?
the grand canyon, the Alamo,Carlsbad Cavern, Albuquerque, new Mexico
How long was the central arizona progect canal?
336 miles or 540 km
what are the three major landforms in the southwest region?
grand canyon,colorado river, rocky mountains
where did the people of the united states want to explore?
lands west of the Appalachian mountains and the Mississippi
What is one specific product that the Southwest is known for?
Oil, cattle
Where was the first official rodeo contest held?
It was held in Arizona in 1888. This was the first rodeo that included tickets and prizes.
how many people visit the grand canyon a year?
4.5 million.
who was Woody Guthrie?
he was a folk singer and he wrote songs about America including this land is your land
what is the southwest most important farm product?
beef cattle
what movies did steven stielberg direct?
et , jurassic park, the extra-terrestrial