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The Autry Museum tells stories about the diverse peoples of the American West. In this lesson, you will learn about vaqueros. Vaquero is a Spanish word for cowboy. Cowboys do many things. What do you think cowboys do? Write what you think cowboys do in the space below or on a separate document.  \nI think that cowboys    \nMany people think of cowboys as heroes who save the day like in Western movies, books, or radio and television programs. Cowboys are actually real people who have real jobs. Cowboys have been, and continue to be, an important part of the West. Vaqueros were the first cowboys. Vaquero culture in North America goes back as far as the 1680s. This was a time when the population was much smaller, and life was much different.  \nLook closely at this image of a vaquero from the Autry Museum. What do you notice about thevaquero in this image? Describe what you notice in the space below or on a separate document.  \nOne thing that I notice about the vaquero in the  \nimage is    \nAnother thing that I notice about the vaquero in the image is    \nGlossary  \nCulture: a way of life for a group of people including their beliefs, customs, and traditions  \nPopulation: the number of people living in an area  \nWestern: books, movies, and television and radio shows about the West that often involve cowboys  \nVaqueros: The First Cowboys  \nPART 1 – Vaqueros were the first cowboys in what is now the American Southwest. Learn more about where the American Southwest is located by looking at the United States map and by following the directions underneath it.  \nThe location of the American Southwest that is depicted on this map is an approximation.  \nWhere is the American Southwest located? Find some colored pencils, crayons, or markers. Then follow the directions below to find out where the American Southwest is located.  \nA) The American Southwest is west (to the left) of the Atlantic Ocean. Find the Atlantic Ocean. Color it blue.  \nB) The American Southwest is northwest (up/to the left) of the Gulf of Mexico. Find the Gulf of Mexico. Color it blue.  \nC) The American Southwest is west (to the left) of the Mississippi River. Find the Mississippi River. Color it blue.  \nD) The American Southwest is east (to the right) of the Pacific Ocean. Find the Pacific Ocean. Color it blue.  \nE) Arizona is part of the American Southwest. Color it red.  \nF) California is part of the American Southwest. Color it orange.  \nG) Colorado is part of the American Southwest. Color it yellow.  \nH) Nevada is part of the American Southwest. Color it green.  \nI) New Mexico is part of the American Southwest. Color it purple.  \nJ) Texas is part of the American Southwest. Color it pink.  \nK) Utah is part of the American Southwest. Color it grey.  \nCongratulations—you have found the American Southwest! The American Southwest includes parts of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. Now that you know where the American Southwest is located, let’s learn more about who vaqueros were, what they did, and the skills, tools, and vocabulary that they used.  \nGlossary  \nSkills: the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice  \nVocabulary: the words that people use  \nVaqueros: The First Cowboys  \nPART 2 – Who were vaqueros? Vaqueros were African, Mexican, Native American, and Spanish men. The vaquero way of life started in a European country called Spain. In the 1500s, the Spanish explored and began settling in the Americas. They brought animals such as cattle and horses with them and built ranches. Ranches are places where people raise animals. Vaqueros worked on many of these ranches. 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