Warm ups 9.22.2016 *What was the most valuable natural resource in the development of the Northeast? Why? *What does a megalopolis refer to?
Lesson Objective: *identify the key natural resources that influenced development in the South *discuss how changes in the South have lead to growth of cities
Regions of the United States *Come up with a list of three places that you would want to visit if you were going on vacation in The South.
The South: Physical Geography *being one of the largest regions of the U.S., the South has a wide variety of physical geography
The Confederacy *a large part of the heritage of the South was the Civil War *several states seceded (left) the United States over slavery, and other issues (states rights over federal government)
The Confederacy *some people argue today that the Confederate Flag is a symbol of slavery and racism *others defend that it represents the heritage of the South and honors their Civil War veterans *What do YOU think?
Linking Climate to Vegetation *being closer to the equator allows the South to have a warmer climate, which is great for farming and agriculture *also, weather systems from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea bring ample precipitation.sometimes too much
Hurricane Damage *hurricanes can cause BILLIONS of dollars in damage, and the South is especially vulnerable
Links Between Climate and History *the South s warmer climate and fertile soil led to many Native American tribes settling there *also, the some of the first permanent European settlements in North America happened in the South
Links Between Climate and History *the South s fertile soil and long growing season, spurred Europeans to take part in the slave trade and establish plantations *slave labor was not needed as much in the North, due to their climate and land not being suited for farming
Appalachia *the rugged Appalachian mountains have rocky soil and steep slopes, so it is not suitable for farming *also, little industry has developed there *this has caused it to be one of the most impoverished areas in the country (also, the home of Mr. Hines!)
Industries in the South *between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, textile mills sprang up where they used the waterfalls from streams for power *these were fed by the cotton fields of the South, and some cities sprang up as a result
Industries in the South *the oil industry sprang up in Texas in 1901, and it has some of the largest oil reserves in the country *today, there is widespread drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
Oil Industry *What could be potential problems from relying too heavily on the oil industry?
Growth of Industry *since the South developed later than the North, many of their factories and equipment were more modern once they did develop *this attracted businesses from the North to expand into the South
The Sunbelt *a region that goes across the Southern U.S. and includes parts of the West as well *this attractive climate and beaches attracted more people to the South in recent times
Southern Population *during the 1970s, the South s population grew more rapidly than any other region *by 1990, three of the largest cities were in the South (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) *Texas became the 2nd most populous state
A Diverse Population *half of the nation s African-American population lives in the South *Hispanics make up a large proportion of the South as well (San Antonio was one of the first major U.S. cities to have a majority Hispanic population) *the French colonized parts of the region, and their legacy still lasts as well, in New Orleans, for example