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What is the second largest state?
Texas
What is the landscape of Texas?
High dry plains, rugged mountains, and deep river valleys
What states comprise the West South Central Region?
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana
What state is north of Texas?
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What is Oklahoma the home of?
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Where did the Cherokee originally live and why did they move?
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Why was the long walk considered the 'Trail of Tears'?
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Besides the Cherokee, what other tribes resettled in Oklahoma?
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What does the Oklahoma state flag honor?
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What Center features a restored Cherokee village and Fort Gibson Stockade?
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Oklahoma City is the home of what?
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Who forced the Cherokee Nation to make the dangerous westward migration and why?
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What happened when the Cherokee went through the courts to reverse the forced migration west?
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What state is south of Oklahoma?
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What is the largest state?
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What is the Texas motto?
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What state is the nation's largest producer of oil, beef, and cotton?
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How is Texas important in the space industry?
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Besides Houston, what are some other well-known cities in Texas?
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What was an important battle in Texas?
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Why are sports big in Texas?
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What is south of Texas?
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What is located in Corpus Christi, Texas?
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What state is east of Oklahoma?
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Why do many people travel to Arkansas?
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What is one of Arkansas' most popular educational and entertainment centers?
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Study Notes
Texas
- Texas is the second largest state in the U.S.
- Landscape features high dry plains, rugged mountains, and deep river valleys.
- Major cities include Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas.
- Texas produces the most oil, beef, and cotton in the nation.
- The state motto is "Friendship."
- NASA's Johnson Space Center, crucial for space exploration, is located in Houston.
- The Battle of the Alamo is a historic event in Texas.
West South Central Region
- Comprises Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana.
- Oklahoma is directly north of Texas.
Native American Tribes
- Oklahoma is home to the Cherokee tribe, among others.
- The Cherokee originally inhabited Georgia but were forcibly relocated during the "Trail of Tears."
- This migration was termed the "Trail of Tears" due to the high mortality rate along the way.
- Other tribes that resettled in Oklahoma include the Creeks, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminoles.
- President Andrew Jackson compelled the Cherokee Nation to move westward, ignoring Supreme Court rulings.
Oklahoma
- The state flag honors Indian heritage, featuring an Indian war shield, stars, eagle feathers, and a peace pipe.
- Located near Muskogee, the Cherokee Cultural Center showcases a restored Cherokee village and Fort Gibson Stockade.
- Oklahoma City houses The National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum.
Arkansas
- East of Oklahoma, Arkansas is known for its clear lakes, streams, mountains, and diverse wildlife.
- The Aerospace Education Center draws over 100,000 young visitors annually, serving as an educational and entertainment hub.
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