Unit 8 Lesson 3 New Mexico's Journey to Statehood: Quiz

Why did New Mexico struggle to become a state for 62 years?

• Lack of population
• Political disagreements
• Racial tensions
• Geographic isolation

Who was New Mexico's first Territorial Governor?

• Miguel A. Otero Jr.
• Solomon Luna
• President Roosevelt
• Theodore Roosevelt

What was a major challenge for New Mexico before becoming a state?

• Lack of natural resources
• Congress had to approve all territorial laws
• No transportation infrastructure
• Insufficient agricultural land

Why was the Spanish-American War significant for New Mexico's statehood?

• It proved New Mexicans' loyalty to the United States
• It increased territorial population
• It resolved political disputes
• It attracted national attention

Who were the Rough Riders?

• New Mexico's first state militia
• A military unit led by Theodore Roosevelt
• Native American warriors
• Spanish colonial soldiers

What unique provision did the New Mexico Constitution include about Hispanic political rights?

• Complete language equality
• Guaranteed representation
• Educational protections
• Land ownership rights

Who played a crucial role in helping women gain voting rights in New Mexico?

• Miguel A. Otero Jr.
• Solomon Luna
• A local suffragist
• President Roosevelt

When did New Mexico finally become a state?

• 1906
• 1912
• 1898
• 1890

What was Solomon Luna's contribution to New Mexico's statehood?

• Writing the state constitution
• Leading the Rough Riders
• Negotiating with Congress
• Serving as first governor

Why was becoming a state important to New Mexicans?

• More federal funding
• Self-governance
• Better economic opportunities
• All of the above