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Explore the Vibrant Southwest Region of the USA

Discover the diverse landscapes and cultural richness of the American Southwest, including the Rocky Mountains, Guadalupe Mountain, and the Colorado River. Explore famous cities like Austin and Phoenix and learn about the region's music, food, and folklore. Immerse yourself in the history and natural beauty of this unique part of the United States.

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Explore the Vibrant Southwest Region of the USA

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  1. South West Anna, Fergus, Song-Ah

  2. Geographic Facts • Region includes: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma • Rocky Mountain • Guadalupe Mountain • The Colorado River http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/wyoming/rocky-mountains http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Guadalupe+Mountains http://www.bobspixels.com/kaibab.org/misc/gc_coriv.htm

  3. The US Census Population (2010) • 6.4M • 3.8M • 2.1M • 25.2M

  4. The US Census Population 2010, Percentage Change in Population • Arizona –24.6% • New Mexico-13.2% • Texas - 20.6% • Oklahoma-8.7%

  5. The Racial/Ethnic Make-up

  6. The Racial/Ethnic Make-up • Southwest

  7. Famous Cities in the South West • Austin, Texas • Named after Stephen F. Austin • Also known as: City of the “Violet Crown,” for the purple glow after sunset http://www.austintxestates.com/wp-content/uploads /2010/06/Austin-texas.jpg http://pics2.city-data.com/city/maps/fr15.png

  8. Famous Cities in the South West • Phoenix, Arizona • Home to 1,445,632 people • Large Hispanic population • The name Arizona comes from the Indian "Arizonac" which means "little spring” http://www.opentravelinfo.com/files/images/Phoenix-Skyline_0.jpg http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/arizona/images/s/phoenix-arizona.jpg

  9. Percentage of Immigrants • 31.1% of the population of Texas are immigrants. • 28.1% of the population of Arizona are immigrants. • 2.8% of the population of Oklahoma are immigrants • 85.8% of the population of New Mexico are immigrants • The overall population for the South-West is 62.86% https://segue.atlas.uiuc.edu/uploads/hancho/ImmigrationMap2003.gif

  10. Tourist Attractions • Aztec Ruins National Monument • Northern New Mexico • Buildings date back from the 11th to 13th centuries • Aztecs migrated to what is now South America around year 1300 • Leaving behind ‘ruins’ http://www.jqjacobs.net/southwest/aztec.html

  11. Tourist Attractions • Agua Fria National Monument: • “A desert grassland extends across an extensive mesa cut by canyon walls and the Agua Fria River.” • In Arizona • Leopard frog • Garter snake • Desert tortoise • Blend of semi-desert Eco-systems http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4889112447_858b494100.jpg

  12. Tourist Attractions • Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: • In Texas • Rainbow-hued flint all around • Flint was used by Native Americans for spearheads Flint of the Quarries http://www.americansouthwest.net/texas/photographs700/flint2.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alfl_alibates_20060726164737.jpg

  13. Stories of the South West • EL MUERTO: A cowboy named Bigfoot fights Mexican gangs and Indian tribes • Aghost called El Muerto comes to haunt him, and stays close behind him http://www.legendsofamerica.com/photos-texas/ElMuerto.jpg http://d3ds4oy7g1wrqq.cloudfront.net/fantasticexpress/myfiles/el%20muerto%20poster.jpg

  14. South Western Music • Blue grass music • Country-like music with folk spin • Banjo • Guitar • Fiddle • Other string instruments http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alison_Krauss_MerleFest_2007_01.jpg Alison Krauss, a Grammy Award-winning bluegrass singer and fiddler.

  15. South Western Food • Mexican and Hispanic food, spicy • Influenced geographically; near Mexico • Texas, “Tex-Mex.” mild; American & Mexican • Salsa, beans, chili, tacos http://www.mexican-food-info.com/UserFiles/Image/1_MF_1.jpg http://www.naturesbasket.co.in/nbblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mexican-food.jpg

  16. Current Events • Illegal immigration from Mexico , disagreement • Americans are concerned about Mexicans coming to the United States • “They will take Americans’ Jobs unrightfully” • Did not earn their right to live there • 19th century to the early 20th century, left a negative legacy to start http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2001-2005_imm_rate_US.PNG

  17. Citations "Undocumented Immigrants in Texas." Susan Combs - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. 2006. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.window.state.tx.us/specialrpt/undocumented/2backgrnd.html>. "Aztec Ruins National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)." U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.nps.gov/azru/index.htm>. "American Southwest--A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary." U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/amsw/>. "Agua Fria National Monument." DOI: BLM: National Home Page. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/natmon/afria.2.html>. "Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)." U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.nps.gov/alfl/index.htm>. "IMMIGRATION." Oklahoma State University - Library - Home. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/I/IM001.html>. "FAIR." FAIR: Federation for American Immigration Reform. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.fairus.org/site/PageNavigator/facts/state_data_AZ>. "American Food: Southwest Regional Cuisine, the Cuisine of the American Southwest."American Food - American Recipes and Cooking - American Cuisine. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://americanfood.about.com/od/southwest/Southwest_Regional_Cuisine.htm>. A, A. "Border Town - Page 1 - News - Dallas - Dallas Observer." Dallas News, Events, Restaurants, Music Dallas Observer. 16 Oct. 2008. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.dallasobserver.com/2008-10-16/news/on-the-line>.

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