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Discovering the Cultural and Geographical Diversity of the Southwestern United States

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The Southwestern United States, encompassing regions like New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Utah, boasts rich cultural and geographic diversity. Characterized by flat terrains in Texas and Oklahoma, contrasted with the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico, this region also features a dynamic population. According to the 2010 US Census, Texas and Arizona showcase significant population growth, with notable Hispanic representation. Key attractions include the Aztec Ruins National Monument and Alibates Flint Quarries, reflecting the rich history and vibrant culture of the Southwest.

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Discovering the Cultural and Geographical Diversity of the Southwestern United States

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  1. South West Anna, Fergus, Song-Ah

  2. Geographic Facts • Region includes: New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah • Texas &Oklahoma are flat • While New Mexico is near the Rocky Mountains • Rockies extend 4,830 km http://www.hmqs.org/images/Mountains-Utah.jpg

  3. The US Census Population 2010, Percentage Change in Population • Average population: 9,337,027 • Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010: • Arizona –24.6% • New Mexico-13.2% • Texas-20.6% • Oklahoma-8.7%

  4. The Racial/Ethnic Make-up: Arizona & New Mexico • New Mexico: • Hispanic or Latino- 1,895,149 (30%) • Non Hispanic or Latino – 4,496,868 (70%) • Arizona: • Hispanic or Latino – 953,403 (46%) • Non Hispanic or Latino – 1,105,776 (54%)

  5. The Racial/Ethnic Make-up:Texas & Oklahoma • Texas: • Hispanic or Latino- 9,460,921 (38%) • Non Hispanic or Latino- 15,684,640 (62%) • Oklahoma: • Hispanic or Latino – 332,007 (9%) • Non Hispanic or Latino – 3,419,344 (91%)

  6. The Racial/Ethnic Make-up:Average • On average, in the Southwest: • Hispanic or Latino – 31% • Non Hispanic or Latino- 69%

  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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