Chapter 5: The United States West of the Mississippi River

region of parallel mountain systems

Which crop is Idaho famous for producing?

location of the Grand Canyon

process by which water is supplied to dry land

In California, Latinx are in the minority and non-Hispanic whites constitute a large part of the population.

to take control of

New Orleans was a Spanish settlement.

How did settlers travel to reach Oregon?

What type of climate does Washington have?

dry wind that blows over the Great Plains

What do Alaska and Hawaii have in common?

connected to

Which two climate types are found in the eastern half of the Great Plains?

The Great Plains are not flat but are tilted downward toward the east.

imaginary line through the Rocky Mountains separating east- and west-flowing rivers

How did the spread of white settlements impact Native Americans?

Teepees were well suited to the nomadic Plains peoples.

Most Mormons settled in California.

trade agreement among the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Why have many small family farms in the western states declined?

Drilling an oil well is an example of a primary economic activity.

The Grand Canyon cuts deep into the Colorado Plateau.

What is the main body of water for the western United States?

Spanish word meaning "town" or "village"

The area east of the Mississippi is larger than the area to the west.

Of the states west of the Mississippi River, Texas is the largest in land area.