ch.1 Cactus and Canyon Country
How many states are in the Southwest Region?
four.
What did the Native Americans use water for?
To water crops and to drink
When did the Southwest find oil?
1901.
Who made Jurassic Park?
Steven Spielberg.
Name all the states from biggest to smallest.
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma.
What year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
1821.
What is another word for oil?
Black gold.
Who made the (This Land Is Your Land) song?
Woody Guthrie.
What is a popular river that runs through the Southwest?
The Colorado River, The Red River, The Rio Grande
What years did the Native Americans travel through The Trail Of Tears?
1838-1839.
What year did the worst drought in the Southwest happen?
Summer 2011.
When did the first rodeo happen?
1888.
How many people visit the Grand Canyon every year?
4.5 million.
What year did Francisco Vasquez De Coronado explore the southwest?
1540.
How much money did Southwest lose in 2011?
$1,000,000,000
How long is the Central Arizona project?
Woody Guthrie.