Why did early Native Americans most likely need to irrigate their crops?(1 point)
Responses
Water was scarce and rainfall was not plentiful enough for many crops to grow naturally.
There was too much rainfall
Water could only be found on plateaus in the Southwest.
Native Americans had not yet domesticated livestock.
Water was scarce and rainfall was not plentiful enough for many crops to grow naturally.
Which is a reason conquistadors came to New Mexico?(1 point)
Responses
To make allies with the Native Americans
They got lost on their way to the English colonies
In search of gold and riches and to convert Native Americans to Christianity
To bring new plants and livestock to the continent
In search of gold and riches and to convert Native Americans to Christianity
What was one outcome of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680?(1 point)
Responses
Spanish rule ended in the area until 1692
The Spanish defeated the revolt before it started
The Spanish worked with the Pueblo to compromise and find a solution
The Pueblo and Apache tribes worked together to drive the Spaniards to California
Spanish rule ended in the area until 1692
8. What were at least two reasons that it was difficult for New Mexico to become a state? Write your response in at least 2-5 complete sentences.(5 points)
There are several reasons why it was difficult for New Mexico to become a state. Firstly, the majority of the population in New Mexico consisted of Hispanic settlers who had a different language, culture, and traditions than the Anglo-American settlers in the Eastern states. This created a cultural and language barrier between New Mexico and the rest of the United States, making it harder to integrate and assimilate. Secondly, New Mexico's remote location and lack of infrastructure made it challenging to establish effective transportation and communication networks with the rest of the country. This hindered economic development and slowed down the overall progress of the territory. Additionally, the presence of Native American tribes and their territorial claims posed challenges to the establishment of solid boundaries and governance within the territory. All these factors contributed to the barriers New Mexico faced in its journey towards statehood.
When did New Mexico become a state?(1 point)
Responses
January 6, 1913
October 12, 1952
January 6, 1912
March 5, 1912
January 6, 1912
New Mexico is a minority-majority state.(1 point)
Responses
True
False