Harlen, Ian, Meher, John Tucker THE SOUTHWEST Harlen, Ian, Meher, John Tucker

The Southwest is unique because of the people and culture such as

Cowboys Native Americans Other Americans that moved westward

The Native Americans of the southwest planted crops such as corn and beans. (15) Cowboys are still a big part of the southwestern culture. (15) Many Native Americans used the soil of the region to make homes out of adobe bricks. (15) Many Mexican Americans live in the southwest. (24) Many Americans began moving westward in the 1800s. (18)

The Southwest is the best region because of the cities and landmarks such as

Major Mountain Ranges Hoover Dam The Alamo Grand Canyon

Nearly 4. 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year Nearly 4.5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year. (9) A Major Mountain Range is called Rocky Mountains. (43) The central Arizona project canal is 336 miles (540 km) long. (41) The Alamo was the site of an 1836 battle between Texas and Mexico. (36) The Hoover Dam on the Colorado river provides energy to several western and southwestern states. (40)

The Southwest is the best region because of the resources and industry such as

Johnson space center Electronics NASA Aerospace businesses

Some people work in factories that produce chemicals, computers, or electronics.(31) Johnson Space Center is home to a control center where NASA officials monitor the progress of space missions.(35) After the space center was built, more aerospace businesses come to the state.(35) Factories and research facilities employ thousands of people to build and invent new aircraft and engines. (35) Companies develop food and other products for astronauts.(35)