The Navajo
What is true of Navajo hogans?
There were made of poles that were covered with a layer of soil and bark.
What is one way that Spanish missions helped the Native Americans?
Protected the Native Americans from their enemies.
How did Philip Armour help the cattle industry grow in the Southwest?
He started a meat-packing industry in Chicago and helped the market for beef grow.
How is ranching in the Southwest different today from ranching in the past?
ranchers raise crops to feed the animals
the animals drink mainly from water wells, so they don't have to travel far.
Many ranchers fence their land to keep cattle from wandering off.
What was the destination of the Navajo on "The Long Walk?"
Bosque Redondo
What was brought to the Southwest by the Spanish?
cattle ranching
Mexican and Spanish foods
Spanish Language
Why did Texas cowboys need an easy way to get their cattle to Kansas?
The cattle could be sent to meat packing plants from the railroad towns in Kansas.
How has irrigation changed Arizona?
Land that once was dry is now rich farmland.
Describe the Navajo Tribal Council
It has council members and a chairperson who are elected every four years.
Which culture had the most influence on the Southwest?
Spanish
What are some jobs of cowboys in the southwest?
training horses
guarding cattle
driving cattle.
How has air conditioning affected the Southwest?
The heat of the Southwest is more bearable for businesses and families there.
What was the purpose of Spanish Missions?
Give Native Americans money to buy their own houses and food.
Set up reservations where Native Americans could live with their families.Build hogans so that the Native Americans could perform their rituals.
What were the main events for Coronado's search for gold?
He came upon a pueblo and found the walls were not gold. Sent search parties in different directions.
Found the Grand Canyon and the Gulf of California but found no gold. Went back to Mexico and reported their was no gold.
Where did the Chisolm Trail begin?
San Antonio, Texas
Who is knows as the "King of Cool?"
Willis Haviland Carrier
What are three facts about The Long Walk?
1. The walk covered 300 miles.
2. Many Navajo died during the walk.
3. The Navajo found poor soil and unsafe water at the end of their walk.
Why do you think pueblos grew up around Spanish Missions in the Southwest.
Some Native Americans who lived in the mission married and built homes near there. Many missions had farms and ranches, a good supply of water, and mills.
What was the purpose of the Spanish missions?
Gave native americans money to buy their own houses and food.
set up reservations where the native americans could live with their families.
build hogans so that the Native Americans could perform their rituals.
What was the name of the most famous Spanish mission in Texas?
The Alamo