Makenna Gable

Mrs. Miller

English 12

6 February 2024

Annotated Bibliography About Arizona

“Facts About Arizona” Compton’s Ani-Az. Book. Page 597.

Arizona has been nicknamed The Grand Canyon State since 1700. Arizona’s distinctive flag was

adopted in 1917. Phoenix became the Capital of Arizona and the largest city. Arizona entered the

union on February 14, 1912, as the 48th state. Arizona is around 114,006 square miles including

364 square miles of water surface.

“Arizona’s Natural Resources” Compton’s Ani-Az. Book. Page 599.

About 45 percent of the land in Arizona is owned by the federal government. In northern Arizona

is the largest ponderosa pine forest in the United States. Much of the state’s wealth lies in its

mineral deposits. Arizona also ranks among the leading states in the production of gemstones,

construction sand and gravel, and silver. Most of the uranium mined in the United States comes

from the Colorado Plateau region, but the amount mined has been greatly reduced since the end

of the Cold War era.

“Arizona: From Territory to Modern State” Compton’s Ani-Az. Book. Page 605.
The Apache Wars lasted from 1871 until 1876. Miners found their way to Arizona to exploit its

mineral wealth. While the mining and cattle industries were thriving, Arizonans sought

statehood. By the 1980s Arizona had become one of the leading high-technology states. After the

war many servicemen returned with their families to go to school or to work in the various

industries.