New Mexico History Cum.
Which of the following is true of New Mexico at the beginning of the 20th century? a. It was completely rural and focused on trade only. b. Its politics focused on the bid for statehood. c. It was focused on developing the technology. d. Its main goal was to develop strong international relations.
B. Its politics focused on the bid for statehood.
Which of the following is true of the early Clovis and Folsom people in New Mexico? a. They developed a series of ancient roads. b. They were hunters and gatherers. c. They built multistoried houses from Adobe. d. They were primarily farmers.
B. They were hunters and gatherers
The Five Civilized Tribes ______________ a. consisted of the Cheyenne, Ute, Comanche, Navajo, and Apache. b. owned 100 million acres and many practiced settled farming. c. were located in the Northeast. d. started their own university.
Not b. owned 100 million acres and many practiced settled farming.
Within the New Mexico state legislature, each senator serves for a period of _______ years in the Senate. a. 4 c. 8 b. 6 d. 12
a. 4
Which of the following geography statements is not true? a. A map of the Pueblos of New Mexico shows only archaeological sites. b. A map of the Pueblos shows the position of the Pueblos relative to each other. c. A map of cattle trails shows the human-environment interaction. d. A contour map displays elevation.
a. A map of the Pueblos of New Mexico shows only archaeological sites.
What happened when the Territorial Legislature of New Mexico created Colfax County? a. The entire Maxwell Grant came under the control of Colfax County. b. In 1870, Maxwell sold his grant to U.S. investors. c. The decision of the 1860 Congressional declaration was upheld. d. None of the above.
a. The entire Maxwell Grant came under the control of Colfax County.
What was the Long Walk? a. The march of Navajos to Bosque Redondo. b. The removal of the Cherokee from their land. c. Another name for the Boston Marathon. d. The 90 mile walk from Albuquerque to Chimayo.
a. The march of Navajos to Bosque Redondo.
The Plan of San Diego was _______________________ a. a Mexican plan to capture Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and California. b. a German plan to capture Mexico. c. a Mexican plan to capture General Pershing. d. an American plan to capture Mexico.
a. a Mexican plan to capture Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and California.
Latitude and longitude coordinates are used to describe a(n) _______ location. a. absolute b. historic c. relative d. standard
a. absolute
Between 1800 -1850, the U.S. population went from 5 million to _____________. a. 10 million c. 23 million b. 16 million d. 130 million
b. 16 million
What happens to trees from one life zone to the next? a. All varieties of trees will increase as the altitude gets higher. b. A variety of trees will disappear as the altitude gets higher. c. Trees get larger as altitude increases. d. There is no difference in trees from one zone to another.
b. A variety of trees will disappear as the altitude gets higher.
Which of the following did not follow the Lincoln County War? a. raids by the White Caps b. Billy the Kid became a sheep herder c. murder of Colonel Albert Jennings Fountain d. Pancho Villa invaded Columbus
b. Billy the Kid became a sheep herder
In the late 1800's, cattle brought from Texas increased the beef cattle population from 137,000 to 1,250,000 in New Mexico. What was the primary reason why such a large number of cattle were transferred to New Mexico? a. Cattle sold for a greater price in New Mexico, than in Texas. b. Cattle had overgrazed the land in Texas. c. Cattle in Texas were being rustled and herders were losing most of their herds. d. The demand for cattle in Texas had dropped off dramatically.
b. Cattle had overgrazed the land in Texas.
What happened when Congress declared the land grant requested by Charles Beaubien and Guadeloupe Miranda to be valid? a. From that moment on, all owners had clear title. b. Congress established the grant, but it was not within legal limits. c. The land became property of the United States. d. Maxwell and his heirs were established as permanent owners of the land.
b. Congress established the grant, but it was not within legal limits.
What did the National Defense Act of 1916 allow Congress to do? a. Create a border patrol. b. Develop an enlarged and modernized army. c. Construct a fence between Mexico and the U.S. d. Build national parks.
b. Develop an enlarged and modernized army.
The ________ Trail became the most important cattle drive trail in New Mexico because it ran the length of the state, and connected New Mexico with Texas. a. Chisholm b. Goodnight-Loving c. Shawnee d. Western
b. Goodnight-Loving
How did Maxwell become manager? a. He petitioned the courts. b. He married Beaubien's daughter. c. He took it by force. d. He purchased in at a trade fair.
b. He married Beaubien's daughter.
All of the following are used to describe relative location except: a. Distance between places b. Latitude and longitude coordinates c. Landmarks d. Direction
b. Latitude and longitude coordinates
During WWI, all of the following occurred after Curry and Roosevelt called up the Rough Riders to serve again except which? a. Curry quickly built-up four regiments, led by well-trained captains. b. Many of the Rough Riders refused to join in the fighting. c. Both Curry and Roosevelt were told by President Wilson that they would not be fighting. d. Prominent individuals were eager to join the war effort.
b. Many of the Rough Riders refused to join in the fighting.
Which of the following was not discussed in the Zimmerman Telegram? a. Mexico would receive the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. b. Militarist plans for Eastern Europe. c. Informing Mexican leaders of their responsibilities in reconquering the lost territory. d. Plans for unrestricted submarine warfare, executed by the Germans.
b. Militarist plans for Eastern Europe.
New Mexico's internal challenges to becoming a state included _______________ a. the lack of railroads. b. difficulties with land and water rights. c. issues over slavery and international trade. d. all of the above.
b. difficulties with land and water rights.
When did the Sisters of Charity begin their programs? a. late 1600s b. early 1800s c. early 20th century d. post-WWII
b. early 1800s
The land grant applied for by Charles Beaubien and Guadeloupe Miranda was originally intended to _______________ a. establish a gold mining operation. b. fend off foreigners and Indians. c. create land for the railroads. d. be used to build a fort.
b. fend off foreigners and Indians.
The Constitutional Convention _____________ a. paid Texas $10 million to give up claims. b. framed a constitution for the state of New Mexico and asked for admission. c. established Albuquerque as state capitol. d. all of the laws that we currently have in New Mexico.
b. framed a constitution for the state of New Mexico and asked for admission.
Roosevelt's western experiences ___________. a. gave him severe asthma which he never overcame b. gave him a frontier spirit and an appreciation for cowboys c. led to the death of both his mother and wife on the same day d. caused him to consider leaving the presidency and military service to become a rancher
b. gave him a frontier spirit and an appreciation for cowboys
Roosevelt ordered Curry to return from the Philippines and appointed him as ____________ a. sheriff of Lincoln County. b. governor of New Mexico Territory. c. a Supreme Court Justice. d. Vice President of the U.S.
b. governor of New Mexico Territory.
The land grant of San Miguel del Vado illustrates _______________ a. how lawyers worked to preserve the original size of the land grant. b. how the U.S. courts did not recognize community land. c. how the Santa Fe Ring helped people by managing their land for them. d. how citizens gave up their land to sell it for profit.
b. how the U.S. courts did not recognize community land.
The Santa Fe Ring became famous because _________________ a. they robbed stagecoaches. b. lawyers gained control of large tracts of land through unscrupulous practices. c. they established humane practices for dealing with land claims. d. they served as protectors of the poor and uneducated.
b. lawyers gained control of large tracts of land through unscrupulous practices.
Vigilante Committees were formed to ________________ a. promote marriages. c. assist with mining activities. b. maintain law and order. d. be posses for judges.
b. maintain law and order.
Alexander McSween _______________ a. controlled economic life in the county. b. opened a new store to compete with Dolan and Riley. c. served under Kit Carson. d. intimidated all of Lincoln County.
b. opened a new store to compete with Dolan and Riley.
The Mexican-American War _________________ a. resulted in a large portion of territorial land going to Mexico. b. resulted in the addition of territorial New Mexico to the U.S. c. had no real impact on the history of the U.S. d. happened after the Civil War.
b. resulted in the addition of territorial New Mexico to the U.S.
The Navajo ________________ a. were always peaceful and cooperative. b. share Athabascan ancestry with the Apache. c. were most prominent in southeast New Mexico. d. were nomadic horse herders.
b. share Athabascan ancestry with the Apache.
All of the follow circumstances led to war with Spain except _______________. a. American expansionism b. signing of the Roosevelt Corollary c. rebellion in the Spanish Philippines d. the sinking of the USS Maine
b. signing of the Roosevelt Corollary
Overgrazing is caused by all of the following except ____________________. a. animals eating grass before seed is produced. b. the use of poor irrigation techniques c. water holes become large mud holes d. animal hooves destroy root systems
b. the use of poor irrigation techniques
Gadsden purchased southern desert land _______________________ a. to be preserved as a unique desert. b. to be used for the transcontinental railway. c. to allow Native Americans an area to live. d. to provide a buffer between Mexico and the U.S.
b. to be used for the transcontinental railway.
LG Murphy and Co. ________________ a. was a Supreme Court judge. b. was a supplier for 7 forts. c. discouraged army contracts. d. all of the above.
b. was a supplier for 7 forts.
U.S. expansion at this time _________________. a. did not involve Mexico b. was no worse than other European expansion c. did not expand beyond the west coast d. included Brazil
b. was no worse than other European expansion
The end of the cattle boom ________________ a. had nothing to do with climate changes. b. was the result of increased competition for open range. c. was due entirely to the invention of barbed wire. d. happened when demand exceeded supply.
b. was the result of increased competition for open range.
Cattle trails __________________ a. were established after the Civil War to bring cattle to market. b. were established before the Civil War to bring Texas cattle to market. c. were used to drive sheep to California. d. were used to drive onions and peppers from Mexico.
b. were established before the Civil War to bring Texas cattle to market.
New Mexicans left behind after the fighting began, _______________________ a. were grateful not to be in danger. b. were tearful and disappointed. c. returned home to New Mexico d. left the Rough Riders and joined the Rangers
b. were tearful and disappointed.
The controversy over Kit Carson was over _____________________ a. whether he was a soldier or a trader. b. whether he was a friend or foe to the Navajos. c. whether he sided with the North or the South. d. whether he agreed with slavery or not.
b. whether he was a friend or foe to the Navajos.
Maritime merchants wanted western ports to trade ______________________. a. with Mexico b. with Pacific countries c. with Texas d. with New York
b. with Pacific countries
How many Americans died in the raid on Columbus, NM? a. 0 c. 19 b. 5 d. 90
c. 19
How many volunteers were in the New Mexican unit? a. 42 enlisted men and 4 officers b. 155 enlisted men and no officers c. 342 enlisted men and 14 officers d. 3,542 enlisted men and 240 officers
c. 342 enlisted men and 14 officers
After New Mexico became a territory, approximately how long did it take to achieve statehood? a. 10 years c. 60 years b. 30 years d. 100 years
c. 60 years
All of the following were part of Carranza's strategy for controlling the U.S.-Mexican border except: a. Taxes were increased to restrict foreign business. b. Immigration was restricted to those with a written contract. c. Border crossing was made as unsafe and inhumane as possible to deter immigrants. d. A U.S.-Mexican border patrol was created.
c. Border crossing was made as unsafe and inhumane as possible to deter immigrants.
At Sand Creek, ______________ a. Kit Carson protected the village. b. The Navajo were peaceably moved to reservations. c. Chivington boasted of killing many Native Americans d. a treaty was signed.
c. Chivington boasted of killing many Native Americans
____________ first introduced sheep to the territories of New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas in the mid-1500's. a. Cabot b. Columbus c. Coronado d. Cortes
c. Coronado
Billy the Kid ____________ a. attended a university in New York. b. came from Seven Rivers. c. is perhaps the most famous outlaw of the Lincoln County War. d. killed Alexander McSween.
c. is perhaps the most famous outlaw of the Lincoln County War.
New Mexico was most valuable to both the Union and the Confederacy because ______________ a. it was viewed as fertile farmland. b. it was seen as economically more advanced than California. c. it provided trade access to the west coast and Mexico. d. New Mexico lived up to its reputation as the 'Land of Enchantment.'
c. it provided trade access to the west coast and Mexico.
Each owner in a community grant held private ownership of ________________ a. the house and community lands. b. their homes and a fraction share of all other community land. c. only the small plot with the house and gardens . d. enough land for many future generations to live on the land.
c. only the small plot with the house and gardens .
The Pacific Railroad _______________ a. was something most territories did not want on their land. b. helped small, isolated communities stay isolated. c. opened up frontiers and changed economic life. d. did not threaten the Native American way of life.
c. opened up frontiers and changed economic life.
Mexico's northern territories were under-populated because ________________. a. the economy offered many opportunities b. communication with the frontier was fast and efficient c. people were not motivated to relocate d. the national military protected people
c. people were not motivated to relocate
The Court of Appeals ______________________ a. makes and maintains laws. b. overturns a governor's veto. c. reviews judgments made in lower courts. d. represents people in districts.
c. reviews judgments made in lower courts.
Land grant boundaries often consisted of ___________________ a. lines laid out by a surveyor. b. a map drawn by the city engineer. c. rocks, trees, mountains, or other landmarks. d. nothing except communal land.
c. rocks, trees, mountains, or other landmarks.
Elizabethtown was a boom town _____________________ a. that lasted for 50 years. b. that was located near Silver City. c. that consisted of bars, hotels, and dance halls. d. but went bust in 6 months.
c. that consisted of bars, hotels, and dance halls.
The Supreme Court is included in which part of the state government? a. the Executive Branch c. the Judicial Branch b. the House of Representatives d. the Senate
c. the Judicial Branch
Raising and distributing money to run the state government is done by which branch? a. the governor c. the Legislative Branch b. the Judicial Branch d. the Executive Branch
c. the Legislative Branch
All of the documents listed play a role in New Mexico's government except _________? a. the United States Constitution b. the New Mexico Constitution c. the neighboring states' statues d. the New Mexico state statutes
c. the neighboring states' statues
As commerce grew in New Mexico, so did ____________________ a. the population of educated professionals. b. the number of Native Americans. c. the population of politicians, lawyers, and opportunists. d. the number of people dedicated to conservation.
c. the population of politicians, lawyers, and opportunists.
Roosevelt believe that western cowboys would be good fighters in Cuba because _____________ a. they spoke Cuban. b. their heroism in WWI. c. they had something to prove. d. of all of the above.
c. they had something to prove.
In 1863, Carson was ordered _______________ a. to guide a group of hunters to game in the Rockies. b. to lead a column against the Mexicans. c. to campaign against the Navajo. d. to guide a wagon train across the Santa Fe Trail.
c. to campaign against the Navajo.
Pueblo grants were used ___________________ a. only in Arizona during the Spanish Period. b. to settle communities north of Santa Fe. c. to establish villages for the Pueblos. d. to set aside community land for grazing.
c. to establish villages for the Pueblos.
Ranch life _______________ a. was characterized by camaraderie. b. was characterized by excitement. c. was characterized by isolation. d. was characterized by its fast pace.
c. was characterized by isolation.
The Raton Pass __________________ a. extended to Albuquerque. b. linked with the Southern Pacific. c. went 2,011 feet through Raton Mountain. d. was sold to the railroad.
c. went 2,011 feet through Raton Mountain.
What events took place prior to the Long Walk? a. Army horses took over Canyon de Chelly grazing grounds. b. In 1860, 1,000 warriors attacked Fort Defiance. c. For 10 years there were attacks and reprisals by both the Navajo and the Army. d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
What was meant by, "Curry was a 'New Mexican sheriff of fame.'"? a. Curry had a very bad reputation among many Indians. b. Curry was not a very good sheriff. c. Curry was a movie star before becoming sheriff. d. Curry had a very good reputation.
d. Curry had a very good reputation.
The quote, "Roosevelt always referred to Curry as "straight as a string," points out what about Curry's disposition? a. Curry was a bit of a flake. b. Curry had a lot of personal tension. c. Curry was always focused. d. Curry was very honest and dependable.
d. Curry was very honest and dependable.
Which of the following is not a component of The Legend of the Sangre de Cristo? a. Father de Mora used prisoners and slaves to dig for gold-laden quartz. b. For ten years, Father de Mora's had workers mine in secrecy. c. The location of the mine was so hidden that it has never been found. d. Father de Mora discovered gold during a Catholic mission.
d. Father de Mora discovered gold during a Catholic mission.
Who said the United States ought to declare war on Mexico and make them take it back? a. Bill Richardson c. George Curry b. Teddy Roosevelt d. General William T. Sherman
d. General William T. Sherman
What did George Curry do to save his men's horses? a. He led a charge into Cuba. b. He didn't have a chance as he never got to Cuba. c. He stopped the train and let the horses off to graze. d. He arrested the train engineer and drove the train to water for the horses.
d. He arrested the train engineer and drove the train to water for the horses.
What did Victoriano Carranza do when he came into power in Mexico in 1915? a. He supported the Plan of San Diego. b. He helped Pancho Villa invade Columbus, New Mexico. c. He established the National Guard units. d. He attempted to use international diplomacy to end border issues.
d. He attempted to use international diplomacy to end border issues.
Hernan Cortez did which of the following? a. He established Spanish presence in the Americas. b. He created gold fever in Europe. c. He defeated the mighty Aztecs. d. He did all of the above.
d. He did all of the above.
George Curry served under Roosevelt, but what did he do later? a. He was asked by Roosevelt to govern in the Philippines. b. He became a lifelong friend of Roosevelt. c. He served the state of New Mexico in Washington. d. He later did/was all of the above.
d. He later did/was all of the above.
The U.S. entered the war in 1917 because ____________ a. Germany declared unrestricted submarine warfare. b. of the Zimmerman Telegram. c. they sided with the Allies. d. all of the above circumstances were true.
d. all of the above circumstances were true.
As a result of Carleton's order to kill Navajo men, ________________ a. many army volunteers quit. b. Carson cut off the Navajo food supply. c. the Navajo were forced to surrender for lack of food. d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
Bandits _______________ a. robbed stagecoaches. b. stole cattle. c. attacked large ranches. d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
Native American slavery existed in New Mexico because ________________ a. some people believed the term 'slave' applied only to African Americans. b. it had its roots in pre-Spanish times. c. many people believed it was beneficial to New Mexican society. d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
The army was becoming increasingly mechanized by the early 20th century. This change resulted in ___________________ a. motorized vehicles replacing horses. b. mobile kitchens and hospitals becoming more efficient. c. airplane strategy development. d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
Waterman Ormsby described New Mexico as _____________________ a. full of intelligent people. b. industrious, with many hard working inhabitants. c. filled with a miserable single-story, adobe homes. d. being dirtier than either New York or Chicago.
d. being dirtier than either New York or Chicago.
Committees are comprised of _____________. a. members of the legislature b. senators that have served for more than one term c. community members with expertise on the subject d. both A and C
d. both A and C
New Mexican civilians supported the war effort by _____________ a. attending the University of New Mexico to earn degrees in weapons production. b. developing heavy industry in New Mexico. c. keeping prisoners of war in their prisons. d. buying war bonds, growing food, and mining for coal.
d. buying war bonds, growing food, and mining for coal.
Roosevelt and Taft disagreed on _________________ a. how laws should be made. b. how to pay soldiers. c. how to develop tourism in New Mexico. d. conservation issues in New Mexico.
d. conservation issues in New Mexico.
"Open markets" were created in every New Mexican city and town ______________ a. to control prices of crops and meat sales. b. for the men to resume their places on farms after the war. c. to recycle waste to become fertilizer. d. for the distribution and sale of home grown vegetables and food products.
d. for the distribution and sale of home grown vegetables and food products.
When the sisters built a school or hospital, they often served all of the following, except ____________ a. carpenters. c. contractors. b. architects. d. government leaders
d. government leaders
All of the following are true of General Sibley, except that ______________________. a. he served in New Mexico before the war. b. he recognized the disorganization that existed among Union troops. c. he recruited thousands of Texas Rangers to invade New Mexico. d. he wanted only Mexican soldiers in battle.
d. he wanted only Mexican soldiers in battle.
Gold could be found ___________________. a. in stream beds b. in quartz veins c. in solid gold veins in rocks d. in all of the above places
d. in all of the above places
The New Mexico Constitution ____________________ a. limits power through the checks and balances system. b. establishes just rules for participants. c. defines the roles of each branch of the government. d. is intended to provide all of the above.
d. is intended to provide all of the above.
As towns grew, all of the following occurred except ___________________. a. saloons gave way to legitimate business. b. churches, schools, and newspapers increased in both size and number. c. women and children made money by cooking, cleaning, and supplying lodging. d. law enforcement became more just.
d. law enforcement became more just.
A rustler is an individual that would steal _________. a. guns b. land c. money d. livestock
d. livestock
Trade between Mexico and New Mexico established during the Spanish period was ______________. a. free for anyone b. open only to the French c.open to only Anglos d. open only to the Spanish
d. open only to the Spanish
At the Bosque Redondo, many Navajo died as a result of the following, except __________. a. overcrowding b. disease c. hunger d. slavery
d. slavery
The governor's canes symbolized __________________ a. Spanish control over the Pueblos. b. the ancient history of the Pueblos. c. a feeble people who needed canes. d. the right of the Pueblos to govern themselves.
d. the right of the Pueblos to govern themselves.
When does the New Mexico Legislature begin its annual session? a. the first Monday in June each year b. for one week every other year c. for 90 days in the summer of each year d. the third Tuesday in January each year
d. the third Tuesday in January each year
What does the red Zia on New Mexico's flag represent? a. The red Zia represents the four points of a compass - north, east, south, and west. b. The red Zia represents the four seasons - spring, summer, fall, winter. c. The red Zia represents our obligations in life. d. The red Zia represents both a and b. e. The red Zia represents all of the above.
e. The red Zia represents all of the above.
Curry established the Territorial Conservation Commission to __________________ a. allow New Mexicans to determine how to manage their own grazing land. b. save endangered animals in New Mexico. c. save the pinion trees from over-harvesting. d. conserve water by requiring New Mexicans to catch rainwater.
a. allow New Mexicans to determine how to manage their own grazing land.
The Catholic Church tried to convert the Pueblo Indians _____________________ a. and enslaved them to work the mines. b. and started schools in the 1600s. c. and share their wealth. d. and shunned rumors of gold.
a. and enslaved them to work the mines.
In the early 1800s, Native Americans were forced to move off their land _____________ a. as Americans moved west to farm and find resources. b. because they did not pay taxes. c. so they could tame the wilderness. d. to make way for the railroad.
a. as Americans moved west to farm and find resources.
With a prehistoric location, which local resource does not determine human activities? a. available mountains c. available water b. available local building materials d. available game
a. available mountains
L.G. Murphy ________________ a. bartered and supplied various forts. b. married Susan McSween. c. robbed banks with William Brady. d. killed his first man at age 17.
a. bartered and supplied various forts.
Albuquerque became a railhead ________________ a. because Perea, the sheep baron, refused to sell his land in Bernalillo. b. because Santa Fe wanted to remain a remote town. c. because Routes 40 and 25 crossed at this point. d. because they needed to refresh water supplies for crop production.
a. because Perea, the sheep baron, refused to sell his land in Bernalillo.
Kit Carson was instructed by Carleton to kill all Navajo men whenever and wherever he found them, __________________ a. but Carson disobeyed him. b. which Carson did in a flamboyant fashion. c. so Carson ordered his men to carry out the orders. d. which increased Carson admiration for Carleton
a. but Carson disobeyed him.
How is an amendment to the New Mexico constitution approved? a. by a majority of New Mexico voters b. by a majority of Washington voters c. with approval of the governor only d. after the person who drafted it is satisfied with the content
a. by a majority of New Mexico voters
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Council of Defense of New Mexico was established to _____________ a. collect surplus food, and to can or dry it. b. make bullets for the troops to use. c. collect food stamps for the Sisters of Charity. d. work in the factories in place of the men.
a. collect surplus food, and to can or dry it.
Community grants were used to _________ a. establish entire settlements, including homes and community land. b. establish community colleges. c. raise money for community projects. d. start legal offices to process land claims.
a. establish entire settlements, including homes and community land.
When the Mexican Revolution erupted in 1910, it promised____________ a. hope to Mexicans suffering from poverty and oppressive officials. b. hope to New Mexicans suffering from poverty and oppressive officials. c. freedom to Texans suffering from poverty and oppressive officials. d. free speech to Mexicans suffering from an oppressive newspaper system.
a. hope to Mexicans suffering from poverty and oppressive officials.
According to the lecture, New Mexico's early mission sites were used to characterize the geographic theme of ___________. a. human-environment interaction b. location c. movement d. region
a. human-environment interaction
Manifest Destiny is the 19th century doctrine that believes in ________________. a. imperialistic expansion as a necessary and benevolent action b. constructing train routes as a necessary technological advancement in the West c. the equality of Native Americans d. all of the above
a. imperialistic expansion as a necessary and benevolent action
Glorieta Pass _____________ a. is a rugged, difficult place. c. was a toll road. b. was located on top of a mesa. d. is located in Four Corners.
a. is a rugged, difficult place.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo provided protection for __________________ a. land granted during Spanish and Mexican rule. b. the voting rights of Spanish-speaking citizens. c. the right of women to attend school. d. animals that might otherwise be at the mercy of their owners.
a. land granted during Spanish and Mexican rule.
The railroads changed the economy in all of the following ways except: a. land prices decreased. b. lumbering grew as a result of increasing populations in towns. c. thousands of new factories were established to manufacture materials needed for railroads. d. expansion in agricultural cash crops occurred.
a. land prices decreased.
Taft's people wanted to extend federal ____________ regulations to New Mexico. a. land use c. railroad b. public road project d. tariff
a. land use
The invention of the telegraph ______________ a. let distant locations communicate quickly. b. kept distant locations from communicating quickly. c. was 50 years after the railroad. d. was 50 years before the railroad.
a. let distant locations communicate quickly.
A joint resolution ___________. a. may be an amendment to the constitution of New Mexico b. expresses the will of the legislature c. needs the governor's signature d. is the same as a simple resolution
a. may be an amendment to the constitution of New Mexico
Often civilian efforts were performed by ________ workers from Mexico. a. migrant c. child b. female d. elderly
a. migrant
Lawrence Murphy _____________ a. owned the only store in Lincoln County. b. was opposed to people setting high prices. c. tried to settle his problems legally. d. was a young, energetic man.
a. owned the only store in Lincoln County.
The mission of the Whitecaps was to _____________ a. protect the rights of people from the "land grabbers". b. disrupt elections. c. burn out the homes of city dwellers. d. rob trains and stagecoaches.
a. protect the rights of people from the "land grabbers".
Pershing's push into Mexico was called a "punitive expedition" ____________________ a. so that it would not be mistaken for an invasion. b. because we wanted Mexico to believe it was a war. c. because we wanted everyone to know it was a very small operation. d. because we wanted the world to know we were punishing Germany.
a. so that it would not be mistaken for an invasion.
Which incident caused the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898? a. the USS Maine was blown up in Havana Harbor b. a rebellion was occurring in the Spanish Philippines c. the Panama Canal was erected d. the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine was signed
a. the USS Maine was blown up in Havana Harbor
The governor's veto power is part of ________________________ a. the government's checks and balances. b. the process of the Court of Appeals. c. how Supreme Court judges are selected. d. how people are selected to run for election.
a. the government's checks and balances.
By enlisting in the army, New Mexicans hoped to prove _____________________ a. their loyalty to the United States. b. their status as a territory. c. that cowboys are better fighters than New Yorkers. d. that a proper war needs horses.
a. their loyalty to the United States.
The First Infantry Regiment of the New Mexico National Guard was mobilized ____________ a. very soon after the U.S. entered the war. b. about a year after the U.S. entered the war. c. only at the end of the war. d. they were mobilized, but never went into battle.
a. very soon after the U.S. entered the war.
Native American slavery _______________ a. was a longstanding practice in New Mexico. b. was considered wrong by American military. c. was never confused with adoption. d. was supported by President Lincoln.
a. was a longstanding practice in New Mexico.
The Missouri Compromise ________________ a. was an attempt to keep the number of slave and free states the same. b. marked the end of the war with Mexico. c. went largely unnoticed by the majority of politicians. d. lasted more than 50 years.
a. was an attempt to keep the number of slave and free states the same.
The Gadsden Purchase ______________ a. was enough territory for a railroad to the Gulf of California. b. bought land from Texas for a cattle drive. c. bought a shipping port in Louisiana. d. let Gadsden raise sheep in Bernalillo.
a. was enough territory for a railroad to the Gulf of California.
George Beatty ______________________ a. was typical, since many prospectors did not strike it rich. b. was shunned by ranchers as a waste of time and resources. c. had all the machinery he needed to mine, but not the workers needed. d. dismissed the old gold legends.
a. was typical, since many prospectors did not strike it rich.
One of New Mexico's external challenges to becoming a state dealt with the perception that New Mexicans ___________________ a. were not patriotic to the United States. b. would not be satisfied to be a state. c. did not have enough income to pay taxes. d. were unwilling to serve in the military.
a. were not patriotic to the United States.
Cabeza de Vaca __________________. a. wandered for 8 years, seeing much of the continent from Florida to New Mexico b. was part of Coronado's expeditions c. was a missionary in Florida and never made it west d. found the Seven Cities of Gold
A. wandered for 8 years, seeing much of the continent from Florida to New Mexico
Anasazi culture included __________________. a. Apache and Navajo peoples b. Cherokee and Cree peoples c. Basketmaker and Pueblo peoples d. Cheyenne and Crow peoples
C. Basketmaker and Pueblo peoples
Which of the following is true regarding the Great Missionary Period of 1610-1680? a. Native American religion was not encouraged, but tolerated. b. Only Pueblo religions were allowed to be practiced. c. Native Americans were to obey the mission community priest. d. Christian services were held in traditional Native American meeting places.
C. Native Americans were to obey the mission community priest.
During the ___________ period, the Pueblo sites were abandoned and building styles evolved. a. Developmental Pueblo b. Great Missionary c. Great Pueblo d. Rio Grande Classic
D. Rio Grande Classic
What happened on the border as a result of the National Defense Act of 1916? a. By June, 130,000 regular Army and National Guard troops patrolled the Mexican border to discourage further raids. b. By June, all Army and National Guard troops were withdrawn from the Mexican border. c. By June, the border conditions were exactly the same. d. The National Defense Act stopped General Pershing from entering Mexico.
a. By June, 130,000 regular Army and National Guard troops patrolled the Mexican border to discourage further raids.
In an attempt to co-exist with the Americans, the ________ tribe gave up their concept of common property. a. Cherokee b. Chickasaw c. Creek d. Seminole
a. Cherokee
Why were community lands not recognized by U.S. lawyers? a. Common land was not a legal concept used by the U.S. b. Lawyers saw an opportunity to grab land for their overseas clients. c. The lawyers destroyed all of the paper records and evidence of boundaries. d. all of the above
a. Common land was not a legal concept used by the U.S.
How did Villa's agreement with Mutual Films change his fighting? a. He allowed the filming company to bring cameras into battles. b. He only granted interviews at the site of the battles he fought. c. He only pretended to have battles to create realistic movies. d. He hired actors to fight in many battles, which led to many deaths and injuries.
a. He allowed the filming company to bring cameras into battles.
Which of the following was true of Murphy's business dealings? a. He billed for supplying many more people than he actually supplied. b. He billed the government for only what he supplied. c. He never billed the government as it was his honor to serve. d. He was always careful to document his deliveries.
a. He billed for supplying many more people than he actually supplied.
Which of the following is true of Charles Goodnight? a. He built a thriving business. b. He focused only on driving cattle. c. As a citizen, he refused to sell to the army. d. He treated cattle with cruelty.
a. He built a thriving business.
How was Pancho Villa's command innovative? a. He did not take women and children on the raids. b. He always commanded from the rear, where he could see the battle. c. He trained long-range snipers that struck terror in the hearts of his opponents. d. All of the above.
a. He did not take women and children on the raids.
What was Billy the Kid going to do to the doctors of Trinidad? a. He planned to scalp them, which would likely kill them. b. He wanted to pay them for taking care of one of his friends. c. He was going to ask them to go with him to a hideout. d. He needed them to fix a medical problem.
a. He planned to scalp them, which would likely kill them.
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo provided all of the following to New Mexico except ___________? a. It established monthly mail routes and post offices throughout the West. b. It promised Mexicans living in New Mexico would be treated as citizens. c. It officially ended the Mexican War. d. It set state boundaries for New Mexico and Arizona.
a. It established monthly mail routes and post offices throughout the West.
In the legislative process, what is meant by the term, "concurrence"? a. It means that both houses must agree on the wording before a bill will pass b. It means that the governor must agree on the wording before a bill will pass. c. It means that all citizens must agree on the wording before a bill will pass. d. It means that the judicial branch must agree on the wording before a bill will pass.
a. It means that both houses must agree on the wording before a bill will pass
Key players in the Santa Fe Ring included all of the following except who? a. Lucian Maxwell b. a secret group of Republicans c. a group of influential people who controlled economics through murder and threats d. Catron and Elkins
a. Lucian Maxwell
E-town squatters petitioned the vice-president to create a new county on the grounds that _______________ a. Maxwell had no legal right to the land. b. each had paid for their portion land. c. the land was given to the squatters by Maxwell. d. the squatters had established cattle ranches on the land.
a. Maxwell had no legal right to the land.
What plan did the Santa Fe Ring have to gain control of the land? a. Melvin Mills would pay the back taxes, then sell the whole parcel to Thomas Catron. b. They would confiscate the gold mined from the county. c. They would hire gunmen to run the Maxwells off the land. d. They would ask the President of the United States to settle the problems.
a. Melvin Mills would pay the back taxes, then sell the whole parcel to Thomas Catron.
What happened in 1836, when President Jackson ordered all land sales to be completed with silver and gold? a. People spent their paper money on foreign goods. b. Cotton and grain markets soared. c. Banks printed their own paper money. d. Manufacturing grew rapidly.
a. People spent their paper money on foreign goods.
At the End of the Santa Fe Trail, was written by __________ a. Sister Blandina. c. Fray Marcos de Niza. b. Oñate. d. Sister Catherine.
a. Sister Blandina.
During the Panics of 1819 and 1837, all of the following occurred, except ______________ a. The Indians taught the settlers how to irrigate their lands. b. Western land speculation quickly grew out of control. c. Overspending and crop failure became a common problem. d. Loans were not backed by gold.
a. The Indians taught the settlers how to irrigate their lands.
Why was New Mexico important to the Confederate South? a. The South wanted the gold fields and international recognition. b. The South wanted to use the Rio Grande river to transport troops. c. The South wanted access to wild horses. d. The South wanted to keep slavery out of New Mexico.
a. The South wanted the gold fields and international recognition.
What happens if the governor vetoes a bill? a. The bill goes back to the legislature for further consideration. b. The bill is defeated and nothing happens. c. The bill automatically becomes a law. d. The bill is numbered and printed.
a. The bill goes back to the legislature for further consideration.
What happens after a bill is passed in one house of the legislature? a. The bill is sent to the other house for consideration. b. The bill is assigned a number and printed. c. The bill goes to the governor to be signed. d. Nothing is done to the bill at this point.
a. The bill is sent to the other house for consideration.
How did the Newlands National Reclamation Act contribute to an immigration problem? a. It created new farmland near the Canadian border and Canadians crossed the border to work the farms. b. Millions of acres were transformed from desert to farmland, with migrant workers fulfilling the need for labor. c. It created new farmland in Mexico, and thus forced many Americans to migrate south in search of jobs. d. It halted the development of farming for Mexico, so people came north to buy food.
b. Millions of acres were transformed from desert to farmland, with migrant workers fulfilling the need for labor.
Which of the following was not an effect of westward expansion? a. Native American tribes suffered confinement on reservations. b. Native Americans learned new techniques of irrigation. c. Many Native Americans died from the spread of disease. d. Natural resources were depleted from misuse by white settlers.
b. Native Americans learned new techniques of irrigation.
The New Mexican women had specified knowledge that they shared with the other states. What was this unique knowledge? a. New Mexican women understood how to freeze fruits and vegetables to preserve them. b. New Mexican women understood how to dry fruits and vegetables and preserve them. c. New Mexican women understood how to can fruits and vegetables to preserve them. d. New Mexican women understood how to shrink-wrap fruits and vegetables to preserve them.
b. New Mexican women understood how to dry fruits and vegetables and preserve them.
Who said, "No one can doubt the moral duty of the government."? a. Members of the Five Civilized Tribes b. President Andrew Jackson c. the Supreme Court d. Kit Carson
b. President Andrew Jackson
How can relative location change over time? a. Relative location changes as families relocate within the state. b. Relative location changes as maps and boundaries change. c. Relative location cannot change even though maps change. d. Relative location is expressed in latitude and longitude and therefore does not change.
b. Relative location changes as maps and boundaries change.
Why was the U.S. National Guard used to modernize the army? a. It did not want to use highly trained soldiers. b. The army needed to train as many soldiers as possible in the new techniques of warfare. c. The U.S. National Guard was small and compliant. d. The National Guard had experience training women in the regular forces.
b. The army needed to train as many soldiers as possible in the new techniques of warfare.
Of the following legislative committee actions, which is not done after testimony? a. A recommendation is presented. b. The bill becomes a law. c. A substitute bill is created. d. The bill is sent to another committee.
b. The bill becomes a law.
What happens directly after a bill is introduced in the New Mexico Legislature? a. The bill goes to the governor to become a law. b. The bill goes through the legislative process to become a law. c. The bill goes to the Supreme Court to become a law. d. The bill goes to the voters to become a law.
b. The bill goes through the legislative process to become a law.
The Plan of San Diego failed to accomplish its original goal. What was the outcome of the Plan of San Diego? a. It failed due to lack of public support. b. The instigators and the document were apprehended. c. The plot was carried out as planned. d. The plan only had a few supporters, and was eventually abandoned.
b. The instigators and the document were apprehended.
What did the orphanage look like before Sister Blandina arrived? a. The school was well stocked with books and blackboards. b. There were no desks or chairs. c. It and a classroom for every grade. d. There was no school or orphanage.
b. There were no desks or chairs.
How did the New Mexican Artillery fight on the front lines? a. They provided an ambulance service. b. They provided New Mexican guns, which contributed to the failure of the last great German offensive of the war c. They trained replacement troops by the thousands, which were recruited for all across the U.S. d. They failed on several crucial assignments, and were reassigned to civilian duties.
b. They provided New Mexican guns, which contributed to the failure of the last great German offensive of the war
To raise money, the sisters went collecting for 3 months. How was this done? a. They cleaned houses in the surrounding area. b. They traveled to mining and railroad camps and begged for money. c. They held bake sales and raffles. d. They pledged their own money.
b. They traveled to mining and railroad camps and begged for money.
What did the new foreign investors attempt to do? a. They tried to set up jobs to employ the squatters. b. They tried to evict the squatters from the area. c. They tried to subdivide the land grant into housing subdivisions. d. They tried to establish new trading posts along the trails.
b. They tried to evict the squatters from the area.
Where was there a dramatic increase in the number of cattle during the Civil War? a. New Mexico c. California b. Utah d. Texas
b. Utah
Union and Confederate forces first met at ______________. a. San Antonio c. Santa Fe b. Valverde d. Glorieta
b. Valverde
Teddy Roosevelt's legacy included _________ a. starting the temperance movement. b. acts of conservation. c. purchasing Alaska from Russia. d. all of the above
b. acts of conservation.
Who can attend the daily floor sessions? a. only the legislators b. any of the public or any government official c. anyone with Internet access d. legislators and the governor
b. any of the public or any government official
Early train routes _______________ a. connected El Paso to Utah. b. connected Texas to New Mexico and Arizona to California. c. connected all of the Rocky Mountain states. d. connected New Mexico directly to Canada.
b. connected Texas to New Mexico and Arizona to California.
In the 1850s, mining grew in the Southwest, _________________________ a. creating a large group of wealthy miners. b. creating economic opportunity for those who provided goods and services to the miners. c. resulting in the expansion of tourism in the Southwest. d. giving rise to private schools as families sought to recreate the East.
b. creating economic opportunity for those who provided goods and services to the miners.
How did Battery A become New Mexico's heroes? a. New Mexicans earned four battle stars for their Victory Medals and were publicly recognized for their efforts by the U.S. President. b. They were able to fight and use very little ammunition because of their advance tactics.. c. General Pershing wrote a citation letter for New Mexican troops after they destroyed a key bridge. d. All of the above are true.
c. General Pershing wrote a citation letter for New Mexican troops after they destroyed a key bridge.
All of the following are true about James Carleton except which? a. He forced the "Long Walk" of the Native Americans to Bosque Redondo. b. He made claims to mines on Navajo land. c. He fought as a Texas Ranger in the Battle of Valverde. d. He believed there was gold on Navajo land.
c. He fought as a Texas Ranger in the Battle of Valverde.
Which of the following regions does not include New Mexico? a. Southwestern United States b. Rocky Mountain states c. Midwestern United States d. Four Corners Region
c. Midwestern United States
Early farmers included the _______________. a. Apaches c. Mogollon and Anasazi b. Navajo d. Cherokees
c. Mogollon and Anasazi
Who said, "Boys, you certainly have a claim on me."? a. Curry to the Rough Riders c. Roosevelt to the Rough Riders b. Wilson to the Rough Riders d. Taft to the Rough Riders
c. Roosevelt to the Rough Riders
Why did Billy the Kid have high respect for Sister Blandina's courage and character? a. He knew of her work with orphans. b. He had respect for all sisters. c. She treated a member of his gang who had been shot. d. He feared the wrath of the church.
c. She treated a member of his gang who had been shot.
After the Plan of San Diego true purpose was unveiled, what reality was understood by U.S. officials? a. Every American male over 6 years old was to be killed. b. The revolutionaries were supported by Spain. c. The Mexican army was very large, and was present on both sides of the border. d. The plan actually stimulated much of the economy around the Rio Grande.
c. The Mexican army was very large, and was present on both sides of the border.
___________ conducted raids in an attempt to keep Anglo farmers from taking land and putting up fences that blocked cattle trails. a. Billy the Kid b. Lawrence Murphy c. The White Caps d. The Santa Fe Ring
c. The White Caps
All of the following were difficulties faced by the Navajo when they returned home from Bosque Redondo except: a. Houses and gardens needed to be reconstructed on ruined land. b. The delivery of government issued livestock was delayed. c. The reservation was too small, causing overcrowding and food shortages. d. Limited access to food left people dependent on government rations.
c. The reservation was too small, causing overcrowding and food shortages.
What types of photos did the New Mexican Woman's Auxiliary send to Washington? a. They sent photos of the cliff dwellings. b. They sent photos of New Mexican farms. c. They sent photos of chilies, corn, and other vegetables drying on roofs and in plazas. d. They sent photos of New Mexican children.
c. They sent photos of chilies, corn, and other vegetables drying on roofs and in plazas.
What was Villa's relationship with President Wilson? a. They continued to be friendly throughout the war. b. President Wilson continued to give him weapons and money. c. Wilson supported him at first, then switched support to Carranza. d. President Wilson never liked Villa and never gave him weapons.
c. Wilson supported him at first, then switched support to Carranza.
What resolution(s) is/are used to adopt or amend joint rules of the legislature? a. a joint resolution only b. both simple and joint resolutions c. a concurrent resolution only d. both concurrent and joint resolutions
c. a concurrent resolution only
Curry served in Manila as sheriff and governor ________________ a. after he ran for office and won. b. because he thought the climate was better there. c. because Roosevelt appointed him to both positions. d. because his ancestors were descendents from Manila.
c. because Roosevelt appointed him to both positions.
James Carleton ______________ a. lived in Ohio and recruited men for the Navy. b. was a kindly figure in New Mexico history. c. believed he had authority as if he were a military governor. d. was a great friend of the Navajo.
c. believed he had authority as if he were a military governor.
Getting started in mining depended on ________________________ a. stories of striking it rich. b. maps and guidebooks from friends at home. c. careful planning, money, and accurate information. d. veins so pure they could be mined by carving with a pen knife.
c. careful planning, money, and accurate information.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act ________________ a. established farming communities. b. joined Kansas and Nebraska into one territory. c. caused bloodshed as abolitionists and slave owners fought. d. solved many local economic problems.
c. caused bloodshed as abolitionists and slave owners fought.
The opening of emigration to the U.S. from other parts of the world ___________ a. created a haven for outlaws. b. caused the Catholic Church to focus on foreign missions. c. created a need for Mother Houses. d. caused the Catholic Church to focus on large eastern cities.
c. created a need for Mother Houses.
Curry's actions in the Spanish American War ____________________ a. did not amount to anything, because he never got to Cuba. b. were seen by Roosevelt as criminal. c. earned him a lifetime of friendship and loyalty with Roosevelt. d, were seen by New Mexicans as loyal.
c. earned him a lifetime of friendship and loyalty with Roosevelt.
Waterman Ormsby described New Mexico as _____________________ a. full of intelligent people. b. industrious, with many hard working inhabitants. c. filled with a miserable single-story, adobe homes. d. being dirtier than either New York or Chicago.
c. filled with a miserable single-story, adobe homes.
During the Lincoln County War, President Hayes declared a "state of __________" in New Mexico, saying that most of the state's government officials were corrupt and the state seemed to be lawless. a. amnesty b. emergency c. insurrection d. regulation
c. insurrection
What happened when Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico? a. Followers of Pancho Villa, better known as "Villistas," set fire to the town. b. 19 Americans and 90 Mexicans lost their lives. c. President Wilson sent General Pershing and his troops into Mexico to pursue Villa. d. All of the above
d. All of the above
All of the following were Caranza's goals for relations with the United States except ______. a. He wanted to slow the loss of laborers traveling across the U.S. border. b. He wanted to restrict international commerce (trade). c. He wanted to stop the production and use of counterfeit money, and the smuggling that occurred frequently across the border. d. He wanted to instigate a revolution against both the Mexican and U.S. governments.
d. He wanted to instigate a revolution against both the Mexican and U.S. governments.
What role did Clay Allison play in settling the problems? a. He ran for public office in Colfax County. b. He was Governor Axtell's right hand lawyer. c. He enlisted the help of the soldiers from Fort Union to maintain peace. d. He was a hired gunman and worked as a vigilante.
d. He was a hired gunman and worked as a vigilante.
The benefits of railroad construction included all of the following except: a. post offices opened at train stops b. large ranches arose across the west c. new towns were built d. Indian tribes regained their lands
d. Indian tribes regained their lands
The 1850 Organic Act of the Territory of New Mexico accomplished all of the following except ________________. a. It led to the inauguration of the first territorial governor. b. It established monthly mail routes and post offices in the West. c. It officially labeled Santa Fe as the capitol of the New Mexico Territory. d. It clearly defined both land and water rights in the New Mexico Territory.
d. It clearly defined both land and water rights in the New Mexico Territory.
What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch? a. It represents New Mexico in foreign affairs. b. It writes new laws to be discussed in the Senate. c. It has the power to veto laws passed by the executive branch. d. It introduces and passes new laws for New Mexico.
d. It introduces and passes new laws for New Mexico.
In 1877, the Maxwell Land Grant was surveyed to be 1,714,764 acres. Why would this be a problem? a. It became large enough to become its own territory. b. Maxwell petitioned to become a state, separate from New Mexico. c. The Vice President wanted his own share of the land. d. Prior to the Territorial period, 92,000 acres was the maximum allowed under Spanish law.
d. Prior to the Territorial period, 92,000 acres was the maximum allowed under Spanish law.
What are the life zones of the Sandia Mountains? a. The seven levels of vegetation that rotates existence seasonally in the Sandia Mountains. b. Cultural patterns, determined by a culture's age, that have existed in the area. c. Different phases of an animal's life, beginning with birth and ending with death. d. Seven altitude ranges in which plants, animals, temperature, and rainfall vary greatly
d. Seven altitude ranges in which plants, animals, temperature, and rainfall vary greatly
What did Sister Blandina do to get food for the orphans and patients in her care? a. She asked the wealthy neighbors for food. b. She found homes for the orphans. c. She took an outside job. d. She raided the bishop's garden.
d. She raided the bishop's garden.
Leading up to the Civil War, which of the following events occurred first? a. Abraham Lincoln was elected president. b. John Brown and his followers raided the federal armory at Harper's Ferry. c. The Dred Scott decision nullified the Missouri Compromise. d. The Compromise of 1850 was passed.
d. The Compromise of 1850 was passed.
Which of the following statements is not true? a. Southeastern Native American farmers moved to Oklahoma. b. Literacy among the Cherokee people was extremely high. c. Midwest Native Americans were active in trading. d. The Native American tribes saw the settlers as barbaric and ignorant.
d. The Native American tribes saw the settlers as barbaric and ignorant.
How did the Texas Rangers retaliate against Huerta and his revolutionaries? a. They rode into Lincoln Country and arrested cattle rustlers. b. They rode with the Confederate soldiers up the Rio Grande. c. They massacred Huerta and all the other revolutionaries. d. They arrested the revolutionaries and shot a few.
d. They arrested the revolutionaries and shot a few.
Why were many sick people coming to New Mexico? a. New Mexico had superior doctors. b. Health care was less expensive. c. They came to have the priests take care of them. d. They believed that the air was healthy and would cure them.
d. They believed that the air was healthy and would cure them.
in the 1970s, there was a renewed interest in mining and opening old shafts from the Gold Boom era. This created ________________. a. increased flooding in the surrounding areas b. the reconstruction of old mining towns as tourist attractions c. overcrowding, as an influx of prospectors moved to the area d. a great debate between mining prospectors and conservationists
d. a great debate between mining prospectors and conservationists
Many settlers went further west because ______________________. a. land was cheap or free b. there were opportunities for new commerce c. land ownership meant wealth d. all of the above
d. all of the above
The Court of Private Land Claims, established in 1891, ____________________ a. settled claims that had been filed over nearly 50 years. b. actually settled only a fraction of the total claims. c. was established because of the scandal of the Santa Fe Ring. d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What actions did James Carleton take that show his personal interests? a. Carleton studied roads and mining finds. b. Carleton filed mining claims on Navajo land. c. Carleton sent gold nuggets to potential investors. d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What geographical characteristics help determine where cattle trails develop? a. sufficient water b. areas of easy access c. adequate grazing d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What were the proposed routes for the Transcontinental Railroad? a. Emigrant Route c. Southern Route b. Northern Route d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following situations is evidence of inequality in the West? a. women couldn't vote b. tribes lost lands c. slave labor grew d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following was not a Spanish group? a. folsom b. desert cultures c. clovis d. all of the above
d. all of the above