Which two groups were the primary settlers of the Southwest?

Answer 1

The two primary groups that settled in the Southwest region of the United States were the Indigenous peoples, particularly the Puebloans (including the Hopi and Zuni tribes), and Spanish settlers. The Indigenous peoples have lived in the Southwest for thousands of years, developing complex societies and cultures. Spanish settlers arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries, bringing new agricultural practices, language, and religion, which significantly influenced the region's cultural landscape.