The Southwest: States, Capitals, and Big Cities

Discover the southwestern states with this engaging crossword puzzle! This worksheet tests students on their knowledge of the four states in the Southwest: Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Learners must use the word bank to match each state to its capital and to a large city within the state. Be careful—the most recognizable city isn’t always the capital!

Recognizing the states and state capitals in the different regions of the United States is important as learners begin to study historical and current events. Learning where the state’s government is located also helps students identify who represents them and where legislative and judicial decisions are made.

Continue practicing with The Northeast: States and Capitals, The Southeast: States and Capitals, The Midwest: States and Capitals, and The West: States and Capitals.