New Mexico Territory Ch 5 lesson 1

When did New Mexico become a US territory?

• 1840

• 1850

• 1860

• 1870

When did the Butterfield Overland Trail open?

• 1847

• 1858

• 2008

• 1865

When did the first Jewish settlers come to New Mexico?

• 1840s

• 1492

• 1900s

• 1776

Why did Jewish settlers come to New Mexico?

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution in Europe

• To join the military

• To study at universities

What significant change did New Mexico experience after becoming a US territory?

• It became a state immediately.

• It experienced religious changes.

• It was divided into two territories.

• It became a part of Mexico again.

Where did Bishop Lamy bring priests and nuns from?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Italy

• France

Who did not approve of the practices of Los Hermanos Penitentes?

• The Pueblo Indians

• Franciscan priests

• Bishop Lamy

• Catholic laymen

What was an early important industry in New Mexico?

• Sheep ranching

• Cotton farming

• Fishing

• Textile manufacturing

What did cowboys face while working?

• Comfortable conditions

• Dangerous work with little sleep & pay

• High salaries

• Short working hours

How many miles of railroad tracks were built from 1880 to 1915?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 4,000 miles