Scenarios about 'southwestern united states'
The Southwestern United States encompasses Arizona, New Mexico, parts of California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and sometimes Texas and Oklahoma. This region is characterized by its distinctive desert landscapes, indigenous heritage including Pueblo and Navajo cultures, Spanish colonial influence, and the complex history of territorial expansion following the Mexican-American War. The Southwest's unique cultural blend, natural resources, and strategic position have made it a critical component in many alternate history scenarios exploring different outcomes of American expansion or Mexican sovereignty.
What If The Mexican-American War Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where diplomatic solutions prevailed between the United States and Mexico in the 1840s, preventing a conflict that reshaped North America's boundaries and redirecting both nations' trajectories.