Question

What are two reasons why the Confederates wanted New Mexico. 1-2 sentences

Answer 1

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1. New Mexico was strategically important for the Confederacy because it provided access to the western territories and potential resources such as gold and silver.

2. The Confederates also hoped to gain support from pro-Confederate factions in New Mexico and potentially disrupt Union supply lines.