The Civil War In New Mexico

What did California request after the discovery of gold?

• Statehood as a slave state

• Free state status

• Independence

• Military protection

By the 1850s, what was the status of Indian and black slaves in New Mexico?

• Many Indian slaves and no black slaves

• Few Indian slaves and many black slaves

• Few Indian slaves and even fewer black slaves

• Many Indian slaves and few black slaves

What action did the federal government take regarding slavery in U.S. territories?

• Supported it

• Ignored it

• Outlawed it

• Expanded it

Which ocean's port access was a strategic goal for the Confederacy?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What was a naval-related strategic goal for the Confederacy?

• Building a new navy

• Breaking Union naval blockade

• Establishing a naval academy

• Forming a naval alliance

What was one of the military objectives of the Confederate Territory of Arizona?

• Capture Fort Union

• Build new forts

• Establish trade with Mexico

• Recruit more soldiers

Which of the following was NOT a military objective of the Confederate Territory of Arizona?

• Capture Fort Union

• Control Rio Grande forts

• Secure supply routes

• Establish a naval base

What was the purpose of securing supply routes for the Confederate Territory of Arizona?

• To ensure steady resources

• To expand territory

• To recruit more soldiers

• To build new forts

Which of the following was a direct military action planned by the Confederate Territory of Arizona?

• Capture Fort Union

• Establish a new government

• Form alliances

• Develop new weapons

What trail did Fort Union secure?

• Santa Fe Trail

• Oregon Trail

• California Trail

• Mormon Trail