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1 - $100 This man helped improve the working conditions for migrant workers. This man helped improve the working conditions for migrant workers. Who is Cesar Chavez? Who is Cesar Chavez?

1 - $200 Tourists flock to this most famous natural attraction in Arizona. Tourists flock to this most famous natural attraction in Arizona. What is the Grand Canyon? What is the Grand Canyon?

1 - $300 This material made of sandy clay and straw was used by the Native Americans of the Southwest to build homes. This material made of sandy clay and straw was used by the Native Americans of the Southwest to build homes. What is adobe? What is adobe?

1 - $400 This is a type of worker who moves from place to place helping to harvest crops. This is a type of worker who moves from place to place helping to harvest crops. What is a migrant worker? What is a migrant worker?

1 - $500 Mountains in the Southwest often block the rain creating this on the dry side of the mountain. Mountains in the Southwest often block the rain creating this on the dry side of the mountain. What is a rain shadow? What is a rain shadow?

2 - $100 The Spanish, led by Coronado explored the Southwest and built these religious settlements. The Spanish, led by Coronado explored the Southwest and built these religious settlements. What is a mission? What is a mission?

2 - $200 Similar to a mesa, but smaller, these are steep hills of rock with a flat top. Similar to a mesa, but smaller, these are steep hills of rock with a flat top. What is a butte? What is a butte?

2 - $300 These are people who travel about, perhaps following buffalo, rather than staying in one place. These are people who travel about, perhaps following buffalo, rather than staying in one place. What are nomads? What are nomads?

2 - $400 Many Native Americans live on these lands given back to them by the U.S. Government. Many Native Americans live on these lands given back to them by the U.S. Government. What are reservations? What are reservations?

2 - $500 This is a landscape method that conserves water by planting desert plants rather than grass. This is a landscape method that conserves water by planting desert plants rather than grass. What is xeriscape? What is xeriscape?

3 - $100 The discovery of this mineral resource in the 1900’s led to rapid growth in Houston and Dallas, TX. The discovery of this mineral resource in the 1900’s led to rapid growth in Houston and Dallas, TX. What is oil? What is oil?

3 - $200 This area once known as the “Indian Territory” became this modern day state in the U.S. This area once known as the “Indian Territory” became this modern day state in the U.S. What is Oklahoma? What is Oklahoma?

3 - $300 Wells are often drilled down to this water that has collected among the rock and sand layers. Wells are often drilled down to this water that has collected among the rock and sand layers. What are aquifers? What are aquifers?

3 - $400 This lady was the first African American to travel into space. This lady was the first African American to travel into space. Who is Mae C. Jemison? Who is Mae C. Jemison?

3 - $500 Farmers often rely on this system of pipes, canals or ditches to bring water to their fields. Farmers often rely on this system of pipes, canals or ditches to bring water to their fields. What is irrigation? What is irrigation?

4 - $100 The Land Grants established by the U.S. Government in 1889 prompted a nickname for those people who rushed in to claim land. The Land Grants established by the U.S. Government in 1889 prompted a nickname for those people who rushed in to claim land. What are “boomers”? What are “boomers”?

4 - $200 This river forms the border between Mexico and the United States. This river forms the border between Mexico and the United States. What is the Rio Grande? What is the Rio Grande?

4 - $300 This underground formation attracts many tourists to New Mexico each year. This underground formation attracts many tourists to New Mexico each year. What are the Carlsbad Caverns? What are the Carlsbad Caverns?

4 - $400 The Hoover Dam was built on the Colorado River to create this reservoir. The Hoover Dam was built on the Colorado River to create this reservoir. What is Lake Mead ? What is Lake Mead ?

4 - $500 This artist spent much of her time around Taos, NM, painting flowers and landscapes. This artist spent much of her time around Taos, NM, painting flowers and landscapes. Who is Georgia O’Keeffe? Who is Georgia O’Keeffe?

5 - $100 Crude oil must be sent to this facility in order to be turned into gasoline. Crude oil must be sent to this facility in order to be turned into gasoline. What is a refinery? What is a refinery?

5 - $200 This adventurer rowed the entire length of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, and later explored the Colorado River. This adventurer rowed the entire length of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, and later explored the Colorado River. Who is John Wesley Powell? Who is John Wesley Powell?

5 - $300 The city of Santa Fe is located in this state. The city of Santa Fe is located in this state. What is New Mexico? What is New Mexico?

5 - $400 This group of Native Americans traveled with the buffalo. This group of Native Americans traveled with the buffalo. Who are the Apache? Who are the Apache?

5 - $500 This was the main crop of the Caddo tribe of Native Americans. This was the main crop of the Caddo tribe of Native Americans. What is corn ? What is corn ?

Final Jeopardy Place the following events in chronological order. Place the following events in chronological order. A. Texas becomes an independent nation known as the Republic of Texas. A. Texas becomes an independent nation known as the Republic of Texas. B. Spain claims much of the Southwest including Texas. B. Spain claims much of the Southwest including Texas. C. Texas becomes the 28 th state in the U.S. C. Texas becomes the 28 th state in the U.S. D. Mexico wins its independence from Spain. D. Mexico wins its independence from Spain.

Answers B, D, A, C B, D, A, C