NM history multiple choice
How did the road system change in the U.S. between 1915 and 1940? a. 50,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. b. 16,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. c. 4,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government. d. Nothing occurred because of the debt incurred by WWI.
b. 16,000 miles of highways were paved by the federal government.
What is a renewable source of energy? a. An energy resource that is used up over time. b. An energy resource that is available and can be recreated. c. An energy resource that is no longer used. d. An energy resource that is now used more than oil and gas.
b. An energy resource that is available and can be recreated.
When Manila was surrounded by the Japanese, the refugees fled to ________________. a. Pearl Harbor b. Bataan c. China d. the United States
b. Bataan
Which of the following policies did not apply to acequias? a. A farmer could block the water if he needed more. b. Livestock was not allowed to spoil the water. c. Bridges were constructed over the ditches. d. People were not allowed to waste water.
a. A farmer could block the water if he needed more.
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 b. By June, all Army and National Guard troops were withdrawn from the Mexican border.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.
__________________ were hit the hardest during the Great Depression. a. Dry farmers in the west b. New England farmers c. Farmers in the northern states d. Southern cotton farmers
a. Dry farmers in the west
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.
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.
Franklin Roosevelt won the election because he had some success in New York. What did he do? a. He set up an unemployment commission and relief administration. b. He instituted a state lottery to help people. c. He asked business to maintain wages. d. He raised tariffs.
a. He set up an unemployment commission and relief administration.
What was Dennis Chavez's contribution to New Mexico's role in national security? a. He supported increased military bases and technology in New Mexico. b. He secured contracts for homeland security. c. He urged people to sign up for the military. d. He brought the battleship construction industry to New Mexico.
a. He supported increased military bases and technology in New Mexico.
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
In case of hostilities with Japan in the Philippines, how did the US plan to use its naval forces at Pearl Harbor? a. It would provide backup as needed. b. It would provide officers to negotiate a peace. c. It would organize an offensive position. d. It would improve communications with other military branches.
a. It would provide backup as needed.
Which of the following is not true of the Belen Ditch? a. Its users have never had to pay for water. b. The ditch is 23 miles long. c. The Conservancy took land to expand the ditch. d. Local labor was used to expand the Belen Ditch.
a. Its users have never had to pay for water.
What role did Japanese intelligence play in the success of the U.S.? a. Japanese intelligence was understaffed and did not communicate well. b. They overran the U.S. intelligence systems with whistling and singing. c. At the beginning of the war Japanese Intelligence had 4,000 men. d. Japanese intelligence was tailored to defeat the U.S.
a. Japanese intelligence was understaffed and did not communicate well.
On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked United States naval forces at __________. a. Pearl Harbor b. Bataan c. Manila d. Corregidor
a. Pearl Harbor
How are gypsum and potash used in the United States? a. Potash is used for fertilizer and gypsum is used for plasterboard. b. Potash is used for plasterboard and gypsum is used for fertilizer. c. Potash is used to clean floors and gypsum is used for adhesive. d. Potash does not have a commercial use and gypsum is used for plasterboard.
a. Potash is used for fertilizer and gypsum is used for plasterboard.
All of the following were atrocities suffered by prisoners during the Bataan Death March, except which? a. Prisoners were forced to carry Japanese artillery. b. Soldiers were killed if they could not keep pace with the others. c. Many drank rain water from puddles and died as a result. d. Disease spread quickly and caused the painful deaths of many prisoners.
a. Prisoners were forced to carry Japanese artillery.
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.
What was the motivation for a German POW to work? a. The motivation was to avoid punishment. b. The motivation was to prove one's worth. c. The motivation was the hope of an early release. d. The motivation was an advance up the pay scale.
a. The motivation was to avoid punishment.
What is the founding principle behind the creation of the San Juan-Chama Drinking Water Project? a. Water from the San Juan-Chama diversion will be purified and filtered for drinking water. b. Water will be used to water golf courses and recreational areas. c. Water will be diverted from the Rio Grande into other rivers. d. None of the above will occur with the San Juan-Chama Drinking Water Project.
a. Water from the San Juan-Chama diversion will be purified and filtered for drinking water.
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.
Acequias have been used in New Mexico during _________________ a. all phases of our history. b. the early Spanish period. c. the Territorial period. d. the twentieth century.
a. all phases of our history.
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.
Line of sight communication depends on _____________. a. eyesight b. telecommunications c. hearing capability d. encryption
a. eyesight
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.
J. Robert Oppenheimer ____________________ for the Manhattan Project. a. identified scientists for Los Alamos b. identified sources of plutonium c. gave sketches of Fat Man components to the Rosenberg's d. signed the Limited Test Ban Treaty
a. identified scientists for Los Alamos
How much of the earth's water is fresh water? a. less than 3% is fresh water b. 97 % of the earth's water is fresh water c. fresh and salt water are equally balanced d. the exact amount is unknown by scientists
a. less than 3% is fresh water
Often civilian efforts were performed by ________ workers from Mexico. a. migrant b. female c. child d. elderly
a. migrant
The most difficult problem with recycling water is that ________________ a. new pipes are needed to bring water to treatment plants. b. water evaporates very quickly in New Mexico. c. public opinion tends to resist recycling efforts. d. there is no known technology to reuse water.
a. new pipes are needed to bring water to treatment plants.
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.
Los Alamos National Lab expand in 1945 by taking over ________________ a. the Sandia Base and moved in Manhattan Project scientists. b. the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. c. the University of New Mexico. d. the National Solar Thermal Test Facility.
a. the Sandia Base and moved in Manhattan Project scientists.
The Geneva Convention established rules for __________. a. the treatment of prisoners of war b. encrypting messages c. building up arms d. converting CCC camps into internment camps
a. the treatment of prisoners of war
Earthship homes were invented to create homes that ____________________ a. use recycled materials and save resources. b. use high tech materials. c. can be used in space colonies. d. will leave no waste on the landscape.
a. use recycled materials and save resources.
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???
Which of the following is not a problem experienced by New Mexican communities today? a. water contamination from nuclear power plants b. housing developments requiring excessive water c. increase water usage per capita d. dried-up ditches
a. water contamination from nuclear power plants
Who benefited from the Works Progress Administration (WPA)? a. writers, artists, and musicians b. students still in school c. shipbuilders and brick layers d. New Mexico School of Mines
a. writers, artists, and musicians
Which of the following statements was not an event that signified the importance and secrecy of the Navajo Code? a. Japanese officers were able to crack the code easily after capturing Joe Kieyoomia b. The Navajo Code was used only in top secret military intelligence missions. c. Code talkers reported only to the highest ranking officers. d. Code talkers' efforts allowed for the planning and execution of the attack on the Solomon Islands.
a. Japanese officers were able to crack the code easily after capturing Joe Kieyoomia
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
During WWII, many major POW camps were established at the site of former __________ camps. a. Nuclear Regulatory Commission b. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) c. Manhattan Project d. United States Navy
b. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
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.
What did Dennis Chavez do to push for civil rights protection? a. He wrote books and newspaper articles. b. He drafted the Fair Employment Practice legislation. c. He urged participation in local civil rights marches. d. He wrote letters to federal government concerning equality in education.
b. He drafted the Fair Employment Practice legislation.
Which of the following is not characteristic of an acequia community? a. Its survival is dependent on irrigation. b. It is an industrialized city. c. The community requires simple technology. d. It depends on the natural flow of streams.
b. It is an industrialized city.
What was the Tularosa ditch war all about? a. It was between the church and farmers. b. It was between farmers and sawmill owners over the only source of water. c. It was between cattlemen and sheep ranchers. d. It was between New Mexico and Texas over the only source of water.
b. It was between farmers and sawmill owners over the only source of water.
How did the mission of Kirtland Air Force Base change as it teamed up with the Manhattan Project? a. Kirtland's role was to test whether older bombs could still be used and to spy on enemy base camps via satellite technology. b. Kirtland's role was to develop new aircraft to carry an atomic bomb and to determine ballistic characteristics for future weapons. c. Kirtland's role was to train soldiers to blend in with the enemy so they could gather intelligence for atomic warfare. d. Kirtland's role was to train the Navajo Code Talkers and to determine ballistic characteristics for future weapons.
b. Kirtland's role was to develop new aircraft to carry an atomic bomb and to determine ballistic characteristics for future weapons.
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.
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.
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.
Why was New Mexico was an ideal site for POW internment camps? a. The New Mexican government requested the internment camps because New Mexico needed farm workers. b. New Mexico had tough terrain, it was inexpensive to keep prisoners, and the camps were away from major population centers. c. The people of New Mexico petitioned for the camps to bring federal money onto the state. d. New Mexico needed labor to revitalize the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps.
b. New Mexico had tough terrain, it was inexpensive to keep prisoners, and the camps were away from major population centers.
Which of the following was not an established condition for POWs working outside the internment camps? a. POW workers were available to work when no other workers were available b. POWs received 4 weeks of vacation time at half pay. c. POWs were required to have government contracts before they could work d. POWs were paid at a rate that was almost the same as non-prisoner workers
b. POWs received 4 weeks of vacation time at half pay.
What New Mexican community was hit hard by malnutrition? a. Albuquerque b. Taos c. Gallup d. all large cities suffered
b. Taos
Which of the following was not a reason for Japanese success in taking the Philippines in WWII? a. The Japanese were better equipped and trained for battle. b. The U.S. military left the Philippines completely on their own. c. Japanese attacks continued daily, keeping the U.S. on the defensive. d. General MacArthur did not mobilize and train troops early enough.
b. The U.S. military left the Philippines completely on their own.
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.
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.
River basins help increase New Mexico's water supply for all the following reasons except _________. a. River basins allow water to reach underground aquifers. b. The water collected in river basins comes equally from both drawdowns and wells. c. Water run-off from snowpack fill New Mexico's rivers with water in the spring. d. River basins allow water to be transported to Mexico.
b. The water collected in river basins comes equally from both drawdowns and wells.
Which spy that worked at Los Alamos was never charged? a. Klaus Fuchs b. Theodore Hall c. David Greenglass d. Ethel Rosenberg
b. Theodore Hall
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
How did the Code Talkers save lives in the Solomon Islands? a. They participated in peace keeping in China. b. They reduced air strike losses because American communications were no longer intercepted. c. They increased the number of lost ships because signals were no longer intercepted. d. They developed ways to intercept enemy transmissions.
b. They reduced air strike losses because American communications were no longer intercepted.
Which statement best describes how Navajo code talkers tested their code? a. They allowed Japanese soldiers to break into the U.S. communication network. b. They sent messages to prove that the code worked. c. They broke into the Japanese communication network. d. They fought valiantly, although they suffered 100 deaths.
b. They sent messages to prove that the code worked.
What was not an accomplishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps? a. They built 795 bridges. b. They wrote travel brochures. c. They built 658 dams. d. They restored historic sites.
b. They wrote travel brochures.
Nuclear fission occurs when _______________ a. TNT and plutonium are combined, causing the molecules to separate. b. a nucleus breaks up into two equal fragments that release and separate more atoms. c. like atoms collide to create double nuclei. d. trinitite is created by multiple molecules that form a single atom.
b. a nucleus breaks up into two equal fragments that release and separate more atoms.
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
Dennis Chavez attempted to keep the National Youth Agency active in New Mexico by __________. a. asking the New Mexico School of Mines to fund it b. changing its mission to gain financial support c. asking wealthy people in New Mexico for donations d. petitioning the Supreme Court for funds
b. changing its mission to gain financial support
Encryption ____________________ a. is a way to break codes. b. disguises communication. c. can be translated into Pig Latin. d. uses the same concepts as line of sight communication.
b. disguises communication.
Which of the following is not an example of a renewable resource in terms of power? a. solar power b. power from gas or oil c. wind power d. hydroelectric power
b. power from gas or oil
In Einstein's letter to President Roosevelt, he urged the President to _______________ a. establish a policy of Stockpile Stewardship. b. to develop the first atomic bomb. c. to collaborate with the Germans to develop the atomic bomb. d. to develop an alternative weapon using uranium and petroleum.
b. to develop the first atomic bomb.
In many cities, water from shallow wells is not used for drinking water because __________. a. shallow wells are easy to maintain b. water near the surface is more easily contaminated c. shallow wells destroy all seasonal crops d. shallow wells cause water to evaporate
b. water near the surface is more easily contaminated
How many Americans died in the raid on Columbus, NM? a.0 b. 5 c.19 d.90
c. 19
There were an estimated _______________ immediate deaths after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. a. 15,000 - 30,000 b. 30,000-50,000 c. 70,000 - 130,000 d. 200,000-300,000
c. 70,000 - 130,000
What characteristic marks a depression? a. Prices rise as salaries rise. b. The stock market always crashes. c. A poor economy and larger number of unemployment. d. Farm crops fail due to drought.
c. A poor economy and larger number of unemployment.
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.
What was one of the responsibilities of the Farm Security Administration? a. The documentation project resulted in photographs of towns during the Depression. b. They created planned farming communities such as Bosque Farms. c. Both a and b are true. d. Neither a, nor b is true.
c. Both a and b are true.
________________, the U.S. military first experimented with Native American languages in military intelligence. a. During the Boer War b. During World War II c. During World War I d. During the Vietnam War
c. During World War I
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.
What was General MacArthur's role in the Philippines prior to WWII? a. He was to train local people to be Navajo Code Talkers. b. He was ordered to recruit and train an army of American volunteers. c. He was to establish and train a local army responsible their own protection. d. He was to raise money to buy newer weaponry for the Filipinos.
c. He was to establish and train a local army responsible their own protection.
__________ prepared a demonstration to encourage the United States to begin a Navajo code talking program. a. Douglas MacArthur b. Joe Kieyoomia c. Philip Johnston d. Elmer Jamison
c. Philip Johnston
The Spaniards created acequias based on an ancient ________ water management system. a. Babylonian b. Greek c. Roman d. Sumerian
c. Roman
What is the outcome of the Limited Test Ban Treaty? a. The Limited Test Ban Treaty led to a ban on all nuclear testing. b. The Limited Test Ban Treaty created bombs that have no fallout. c. The Limited Test Ban Treaty led to underground testing. d. The Limited Test Ban Treaty stopped the US program for stockpile stewardship.
c. The Limited Test Ban Treaty led to underground testing.
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.
Which of the following was not part of the Geneva Convention? a. The guidelines for prisoners to work outside of the camp b. The guidelines for food rations for a prisoner c. The separation of prisoners by nationality. d. The treatment for prisoners that attempt escape and are returned to camp.
c. The separation of prisoners by nationality.
Which of the following is true about the first nuclear test bomb? a. There was one nuclear explosion and no dynamite explosion, since the first test bomb did not use a dynamite trigger. b. There was one dynamite explosion and no nuclear explosion, since the first test bomb did not use nuclear fission. c. There were two explosions, the first with conventional dynamite, followed by a nuclear explosion. d. There were two explosions, both created by conventional dynamite.
c. There were two explosions, the first with conventional dynamite, followed by a nuclear explosion.
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.
Where was the Trinity Site located? a. Kirtland Air Force Base b. Farmington c. White Sands d. none of the above
c. White Sands
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
Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) produces radioactive products to be used in all of the following area, except which? a. medicine b. homeland security c. agriculture d. scientific research
c. agriculture
Cannon Air Force Base is the home of the 27th Special Operations Group. During WWII, many of the men from the forerunner to this group, the 27th Bombardment Group, __________. a. distributed food in Germany b. served in the Civilian Conservation Corps c. became victims of the Bataan Death March d. participated in testing F-22A Raptor planes
c. became victims of the Bataan Death March
Many farmers left their homes ____________________ a. to join the military. b. to find their fortunes in movies. c. because their farms failed and they needed to look for work. d. because many religious communities collapsed.
c. because their farms failed and they needed to look for work.
Japan wanted to overtake the Philippines during WWII because it was a good strategic position for ____________________ a. weapons to be kept. b. Japanese forces. c. both Japan and the United States. d. prisoner death camps.
c. both Japan and the United States.
Which of the following is not a significant source of water pollution? a. remains from military explosives b. runoff from farms c. chlorine-usage in water treatment d. discharge from gasoline tanks
c. chlorine-usage in water treatment
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is a program intended to _________________ a. neutralize of nuclear waste. b. recycle nuclear waste. c. dispose of nuclear waste. d. eliminate the creation of nuclear waste.
c. dispose of nuclear waste.
In New Mexico, the primary purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps was to provide __________. a. nuclear testing for new atomic bombs b. military expansion and new bases c. job training for unemployed citizens d. aircraft testing for new stealth fighters
c. job training for unemployed citizens
After WWII, Dennis Chavez worked to bring __________. a. the National Youth Agency to New Mexico b. electricity to all areas of New Mexico c. private business to New Mexico d. the Civilian Conservation Corps to New Mexico
c. private business to New Mexico
One of the main attributes of acequias is that they ______________________ a. use water needed by upstream farmers. b. cause battles between neighbors over water rights. c. return water back to the stream. d. divert water for mills rather than irrigation.
c. return water back to the stream.
With respect to the national stockpile, the role of Los Alamos National Labs is ________________ a. to give away the existing weapons stockpile to third world nations. b. increase the existing weapons stockpile. c. to reduce the existing weapons stockpile. d. to convert the existing weapon stockpile into nuclear power plants.
c. to reduce the existing weapons stockpile.
Treated, recycled industrial water can be safely used _______________. a. for drinking water b. for cooking and bathing c. to water lawns, plant life, and golf courses d. for livestock and animals
c. to water lawns, plant life, and golf courses
During WWII, approximately how many POWs were shipped to internment camps in America? a. 900 c. 120,000 b. 50,000 d. 450,000
d. 450,000
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
How can military intelligence provide an advantage? a. It can locate weaknesses. b. It can be the key to an advantage in the battlefield. c. Knowing what the enemy will do keeps him from doing it d. All of the above are advantages to military intelligence.
d. All of the above are advantages to military intelligence.
What was life like in a Japanese-American internment camp in New Mexico? a. Many internees grew their own camp food b. Many internees responded to their situation by practicing their professions to serve the camp (ex: dentistry, carpentry, etc.). c. In the camps, Japanese-Americans were treated as prisoners of war and resident aliens. d. All of the above are true.
d. All of the above are true.
Why were Japanese-Americans sent to internment camps? a. Japanese Americans were commonly referred to as "alien enemies" by many Americans. b. Many Americans feared Japanese spies and attacks from Japanese-Americans. c. Many Americans feared that Japanese-Americans were loyal to Japan, and not to the U.S. d. All of the above reasons are true.
d. All of the above reasons are true.
Which of the following factors was a reason for the United States' decision not to fortify the Philippines more heavily prior to WWII? a. The US planned to use its naval forces at Pearl Harbor to support the Philippines as backup. b. The US decided to protect Corregidor and the Philippines with diplomacy instead of weapons. c. The "Non-fortification Clause" of a treaty restricted the US from building up certain kinds of defenses. d. All of the above were factors in this decision.
d. All of the above were factors in this decision.
What can New Mexican residents do to reduce water use? a. Replace grasslands with native desert plants. b. Fix all water leaks found in and around one's property. c. Take shorter showers and turn off the water while brushing one's teeth. d. All of the above will reduce the amount of water needed.
d. All of the above will reduce the amount of water needed.
What did the Water Code of 1907 claim? a. It claimed there was no need for reservoirs, cement lined canals, pipelines. b. It claimed that acequias were illegal. c. It turned over all control of water to the government. d. All surface water belongs to the public and permits are needed.
d. All surface water belongs to the public and permits are needed.
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
What did Holloman Air Force Base (AFB) develop as its mission? a. Holloman AFB became the primary site for development and testing of guided missiles b. Holloman AFB became a site for the Tactical Fighter Wing c. Holloman AFB became the primary site for development and testing of the atomic bomb d. Both a and b are correct. e. Both a and c are correct.
d. Both a and b are correct.
How was acequia maintenance a community project? a. Local taxes covered all costs. b. The water bills paid by the community took care of maintenance. c. Irrigation projects were driven in the Spanish crown. d. Each user was asked to work a certain number of days each year.
d. Each user was asked to work a certain number of days each year.
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.
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 is the primary mission of the Orbital Debris Observatory? a. It is used as part of our national security to listen in on communication. b. It is used to make three-dimensional models of the galaxies. c. It locates spy satellites and decodes secret military languages. d. It locates old satellites, lost equipment, and space-related garbage.
d. It locates old satellites, lost equipment, and space-related garbage.
The decision to drop the atomic bomb was intended to accomplish which goal(s)? a. The decision to drop the atomic bomb was to end Japanese atrocities quickly b. The decision to drop the atomic bomb was to test the bomb. c. The decision to drop the atomic bomb was to end WWII quickly. d. It was intended to accomplish both a and c. e. It was intended to accomplish a, b, and c.
d. It was intended to accomplish both a and c.
Which of the following statements about Los Alamos was not true? a. Los Alamos was an intellectual boomtown. b. Los Alamos was known only as a post office box. c. Los Alamos had been a school in prior decades. d. Los Alamos was an easy trip from Albuquerque.
d. Los Alamos was an easy trip from Albuquerque.
Where were the major internment camps in New Mexico? a. Jal, Las Vegas, and Tularosa b. Clovis, Hatch, and White Oaks c. Belen, Farmington, and Aztec d. Roswell, Lordsburg, and Santa Fe
d. Roswell, Lordsburg, and Santa Fe
Of the following statements, which is not true concerning the first test bomb detonation at Trinity Site? a. The shock was felt for a circumference of 160 miles. b. Windows and other glass objects were reported broken over 120 miles away. c. The heat vaporized the steel tower and made trinitite d. The bomb was detonated underground in accordance with the Limited Test Ban Treaty.
d. The bomb was detonated underground in accordance with the Limited Test Ban Treaty.
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Depression? a. Water had been diverted to Mexico. b. The wells and lakes dried up because of the lack of rainfall. c. The loss of glaciers at the poles caused changes in weather patterns. d. The topsoil and grasses were blown away because of severe drought.
d. The topsoil and grasses were blown away because of severe drought.
As more water is taken from an aquifer than is replaced, what happens to the aquifer? a. The rivers fully recharge the aquifer with fresh water supply. b. The water company decreases the amount of water each household is allotted. c. The pipes draw recycled water up to the surface where it is stored in wells. d. The water level of the aquifer drops as a result of a drawdown.
d. The water level of the aquifer drops as a result of a drawdown.
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.
Instead of simply speaking Navajo, what did the Code Talkers create? a. They developed a code that used an ancient Indian language. b. They developed a completely new version of the Navajo language. c. They taught several hundred military troops and personnel to speak Navajo. d. They developed a code that included elements of the Navajo language.
d. They developed a code that included elements of the Navajo language.
In New Mexico, why do farmers depend on snowpack? a. The packed snow helps to keep farm fields from washing away. b. When the snowpack melts, it erodes unwanted mineral deposits and produces fertile soil. c. By allowing snowpack to accumulate in and around the barns, it is kept frozen until summer. d. When the snowpack melts, waters flow downstream and are used by farmers to irrigate.
d. When the snowpack melts, waters flow downstream and are used by farmers to irrigate.
Where is the Trinity Site located? a. Cannon Air Force Base b. Los Alamos c. Cape Canaveral d. White Sands Missile Range
d. White Sands Missile Range
Dennis Chavez was interested in improving New Mexico's rural areas. Which of the following interests did he pursue? a. rural electrification b. soil and water conservation c. improved transportation d. all of the above
d. 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.
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.
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.
"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.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) mainly provided work for __________________ a. retired people. b. orphans. c. all civilians. d. jobless young people.
d. jobless young people.
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
Which of the following descriptions best characterizes the "hell ships" of WWII? a. unmarked ships which were used to bring American and Filipino prisoners to safety b. unmarked ships which were used to bring Japanese prisoners to safety c. unmarked Japanese ships carrying Japanese prisoners of war, which the US sank d. unmarked ships carrying Bataan prisoners of war, which the US sank
d. unmarked ships carrying Bataan prisoners of war, which the US sank
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.
