The Southwest Region of the United States

Dr. Forrester introduces the 50 states of the U.S., focusing on the contiguous 48 states and the Southwest region. The Southwest includes Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, known for its warm, dry climate and diverse geography. Texas, the largest state in the contiguous U.S., has a unique right to divide into five states, a remnant of its history with Mexico. The video explores the geographical features and historical context of these states, emphasizing Texas's distinctiveness.

Which two states are not part of the contiguous United States?

• Arizona and New Mexico

• Texas and Oklahoma

• California and Nevada

• Alaska and Hawaii

Which states are considered the core of the Southwest region?

• Colorado and Wyoming

• Texas and Oklahoma

• Arizona and New Mexico

• California and Nevada

What is the capital of New Mexico?

• Phoenix

• Santa Fe

• Austin

• Oklahoma City

Which state is the largest by land area in the contiguous United States?

• Arizona

• Texas

• California

• New Mexico

What is the name of the region in Texas known for its rolling grassy hills?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basin Range

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

What does the Lone Star on the Texas flag represent?

• Texas's independence from Mexico

• Texas's right to divide into five states

• Texas's status as the largest state

• Texas's unique culture

In what year did Texas join the United States?

• 1836

• 1848

• 1845

• 1861