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Arizona History, Landguage, and Culture

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History of Arizona

Arizona was first explored in the mid-1500s by several Spanish explorers, and became a part of Mexico in the early 1800s, though it had a very small population until later being settled by the US.

The Mexican-American War began in 1846 because of the US annexation of newly independent Texas. At the end of the gruelling war in 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo outlined the purchase of modern-day California, New Mexico, Arizona, and several other states by the United States.

In 1849, the California Gold Rush began, and as miners flocked in extreme numbers to the west coast hoping to hit it big, the effect of this influx was a large population boom in Arizona. Shortly afterwards, Arizona and New Mexico were consolidated into the New Mexico Territory, and a large strip of land was added to the area with the Gadsden Purchase in 1853.

The New Mexico Territory joined the Confederacy during the Civil War, but the territory was regained by the Union in 1862 and after the end of the war, was split into two parts, creating the Arizona Territory.

The Southern Pacific Railroad reached Arizona in 1880 and the Santa Fe Railroad reached the rim of the Grand Canyon in 1901. Both made Arizona a much more accessible destination and Tucson became a major railroad epicentre for the southwest.

Arizona became the 48th and last contiguous state added to the US after President William Taft signed the statehood bill in 1912. A considerably liberal new state, Arizona women gained the right to vote that same year, eight years before the rest of the country. After WWII, Arizona's population boomed, and Phoenix became a hot industrial and manufacturing centre for the state as agriculture quickly declined. The agreeable weather and low costs continued to attract new residents through the remainder of the 20th century, a large number being retirees from colder, northern climates.

In the 21st century, Arizona has been in the headlines for their issues with illegal immigration from near-by Mexico. In 2010, the states passed Arizona SB 1070, a strict and strongly contested law that imposes harsh regulations and restrictions on aliens and immigrants.

Today, Arizona is a popular destination because of the agreeable winter weather and the beauty of the local terrain, most famously the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Arizona Culture

Religion in Arizona

Arizona is predominately Christian, with the largest groups being Roman Catholic, followed by Evangelical Protestant. Other smaller groups include Jewish, Mormon, and Buddhist.

Social Conventions in Arizona

Because Arizona recently passed the Arizona SB 1070 law which is considered the strictest law dealing with US immigration, many assume that all residents of Arizona are extremely conservative. Though Arizona does tend to vote conservatively in local and national elections, there is a growing liberal population across the state.

Language in Arizona

English is the official language of the state of Arizona, though some city names (Yuma, Tucson, Havasu) are strongly influence by various Native American languages.

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Learn about the exciting history, language and culture in Arizona

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A jewel in the USA's crown, Arizona is a state of seemingly infinite possibilities; a place where you can hike from snow-capped mountains to the dusty depths of the Grand Canyon; where you can dance around campfires with Navajo tribesmen and rattle down Route 66 on a road trip to California.

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Q: What purpose does the city serve in the US or the region in which it is located?

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Q: What purpose does the city serve in the US or the region in which it is located?

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A: Phoenix plays a prominent role in the economy of the Mountain West region of the country, serving as a financial, communications, and transportation hub.

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Q: How is the city physically organized into districts or neighborhoods?

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Q: How is the city physically organized into districts or neighborhoods?

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A: Phoenix has a variety of commonly referred-to regions and districts, such as Downtown, Midtown, Uptown, West Phoenix, North Phoenix, South Phoenix, Biltmore Area, Arcadia, and Sunny slope.

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Q:What are the defining parts of your city that were made by people?

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Q:What are the defining parts of your city that were made by people?

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A: Montezuma Castle, Hoover Dam, The Skywalk at Eagle point, Lake Powell.

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Q: Are there any industrial offices or high rises? 

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Q: Are there any industrial offices or high rises? 

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A: Chase Tower is the tallest building in Phoenix, which is 40 stories, rising to 483 feet.

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Q: What do you see when you look at the city from an aerial (site plan) view?

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Q: What do you see when you look at the city from an aerial (site plan) view?

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A: Many major roads, mostly grid lines.

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Q: Are there any parks in Phoenix Arizona?. 

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Q: Are there any parks in Phoenix Arizona?. 

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A: There are over 200 flatland parks in Phoenix, the largest being South Mountain Park

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A: Spread out.

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THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Phoenix - Updated September 2021 - Tripadvisor

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Best Dining in Phoenix, Central Arizona: See 107,867 Tripadvisor traveler reviews of 3,315 Phoenix restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.

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What it's REALLY like to live in ARIZONA (one year later)

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The culture of Arizona is a mesmerizing smorgasbord of influences from the neighboring states. Phoenix is the heart and soul of contemporary Arizona, but is better known for its unique desert landscapes, natural landmarks, and Mexican influences. Arizona’s cuisine personifies a concoction of Western and Mexican blends, while Native American crafts are profoundly evident across the landscape.

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Phoenix is a rich city, full of life, diversity, and festivities. This project aims at informing the residents of Phoenix about all of the diverse cultures that call the city its home. We visited several major cultural events and provided coverage and information about the specific culture. The featured photos and descriptions below offer a sneak peek into these festivals. Explore our page to find out more about some of Phoenix’s diversity.

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Most prevalent house/building styles:

Pueblo Revival.

Condominiums.

Contemporary Style.

Ranch Style.

Mediterranean Style.

Tudor Revival.

Bungalows.

Santa Fe.

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The city has numerous performing arts venues, most of which are in and around downtown Phoenix or Scottsdale. The Phoenix Symphony Hall is home to the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona.

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Low rainfall

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Low humidity

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Phoenix is surrounded by a range of mountains: up north, there are the Phoenix Mountains, peaking at 2,600 feet. Down south, here are the Salt Rive Mountains, also rising to 2,600 feet. Some other notable mountains in the area are, Squaw Peak, Camelback Mountain, Sierra Estrella Mountain, White Tank Mountain, and the Superstition Mountains.

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At an elevation of around 1,100 feet, the general geography of Phoenix, Arizona consists of  an arid, desert-like landscape with a mixture of plains, rivers, hills, mountains, and plateaus.