Landforms/Waterways
Name 3 landforms found in the Southwest
desert, mesa, mountains, plateaus, beaches, canyons, plains
What was the goal of the Spanish Conquistadors
They wanted more land and power and to convert the Native Americans to their religion and make them change their culture to the Spanish Culture.
Texas wanted to become their own country so they fought against Mexico. They eventually one and were their own country.
What was Oklahoma called for many years? Who lived there?
It was called Indian Territory and Native Americans were sent there
What is the climate like?
hot and dry, snowy/cold in the mountains
How did they mistreat the Native Americans?
They were forced to lose their culture and were often enslaved. If they did not listen they would often be killed. They Spanish also spread diseases.
The United States wanted to buy land from Mexico, but the Mexico didn't want them to so the Mexican American war started. What states did the United States win in the war?
New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and California
What were people promised if they came to Oklahoma?
They were promised large pieces of land for free to farm on.
What is the river that created the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado River
Why did the Native people want to become Mexico and leave Spanish rule?
People who were native (Mexican) had less rights than people who were Spanish (white). They fought against the Spanish government to be their own country.
How many years was Texas it's own country?
9
They had to arrive at a certain time and it was treated like a race. Whoever got to the land first was able to claim it as their own.
What is the river that creates the border between the USA and Mexico?
Rio Grande
How many years did Spain control the Southwest?
300
What does the word annexed mean?
Describe the Dust Bowl
A long drought combined with farmers ruining the land through and causing the soil to get loose. When a giant wind storm came it made giant dust clouds that ruined the crops and made people sick.