New Mexico History

From the ​ (a)   to the ​ (b)   , the economy in New Mexico ​grew​ and the population ​ (c)   because of the four ​ (d)   and two ​ (e)  

• 1950s

• 1960s

• doubled

• air force bases

• national laboratories.

• 1940s

• naval bases

• grew

Which of the following is the best definition for viceroy?

• leader of expeditions who claimed land areas for Spain

• official who ruled in the name of the king of Spain over a large territory or colony

• soldier-explorer who helped to conquer large territories for Spain

• head of a Roman Catholic mission who converted Native Americans to Catholicism

Why was Fort St. Louis a threat to Spain?

• It was the center of French and Native American operations against Spain in the Americas.

• It was a French fort within territory that Spain believed was part of New Spain.

• It was a very effective military outpost for France.

• It was the capital of a new French colony near New Spain.

What is the main focus of the New Mexico History Course?

• The history of the United States

• The history of New Mexico

• The history of Europe

• The history of Asia

What is one of the significant aspects covered in the New Mexico History Course?

• Modern technology

• Key figures that shaped the state

• Global warming

• Space exploration

Who was the first European to explore New Mexico?

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Hernando de Soto

• Juan de Oñate

• Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

What was the primary purpose of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680?

• To establish trade with the Spanish

• To convert to Christianity

• To resist Spanish colonization and reclaim native lands

• To form an alliance with the French

Which Native American tribe is primarily associated with the history of New Mexico?

• Cherokee

• Navajo

• Iroquois

• Sioux

What is the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo for New Mexico?

• It ended the Mexican-American War and ceded New Mexico to the United States

• It established New Mexico as an independent nation

• It was a trade agreement between Mexico and the United States

• It was a peace treaty with Native American tribes

Which city served as the capital of New Mexico during the Spanish colonial period?

• Santa Fe

• Albuquerque

• Las Cruces

• Taos