WorksheetsNew Mexico Statehood Quiz
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What significant event involving Charles Walsh took place in New Mexico in 1911?
He broke the sound barrier in a jet.
He completed the first airplane flight ever in New Mexico.
He discovered a new species of bird.
He won a marathon across the Rio Grande.
What was the altitude above sea level that Charles Walsh's flight reached in 1911?
1,000 feet
3,000 feet
5,000 feet
10,000 feet
What was the reaction of the spectators when Charles Walsh flew his plane over the city?
They were indifferent and did not pay much attention.
They were terrified and ran for cover.
They were excited and dropped fake bombs on outlines of battleships.
They protested against the noise and disruption.
What challenge did New Mexico face in the 1930s?
Economic prosperity and growth.
Severe droughts and famines.
Hard times like the rest of America.
Political instability and riots.
What year did Congress invite New Mexico to become a state?
1848
1900
1910
1912
Which President declared New Mexico to be the forty-seventh state?
Abraham Lincoln
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
What was one of the reasons some people opposed New Mexico's statehood?
Lack of public schools
Too many public schools
High crime rates
Economic instability
As of the text's publication, how many branches of government does New Mexico have?
Two
Three
Four
Five
What significant event occurred on January 6, 1912, regarding New Mexico?
It was visited by a President
It became a state
It drafted its constitution
It was renamed
What is the role of the legislative branch in the government?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To appoint government officials
How long is the term for a state governor?
Two years
Four years
Six years
Eight years
What is required to overturn a governor's veto of a law?
Simple majority in one house
Simple majority in both houses
Two-thirds majority in one house
Two-thirds majority in both houses
How many state senators are there today?
42
50
70
100
How many representatives are there today?
42
50
70
100
Who became New Mexico's first Hispanic U.S. senator after serving as governor?
Ezequiel C de Baca
Octaviano Larrazolo
Soledad Chacon
Nina Otero Warren
In what year did women in New Mexico gain the right to vote?
1916
1920
1922
1924
Who was the first female acting governor of New Mexico?
Soledad Chacon
Nina Otero Warren
Adelina Otero Warren
None of the above
What significant role did Nina Otero Warren play in New Mexico's history?
First Hispanic U.S. Senator
First female acting governor
School superintendent in Santa Fe
First female elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
What event occurred in the early morning hours of March 9, 1916, involving Pancho Villa?
Pancho Villa signed a peace treaty with the United States
Pancho Villa raided Columbus, New Mexico
Pancho Villa was captured by American forces
Pancho Villa held a diplomatic meeting in New Mexico
How did the United States respond to Pancho Villa's raid in 1916?
They ignored the incident
They sent 6,000 men into Mexico to capture Villa
They negotiated a truce with Villa
They increased trade with Mexico
What was the outcome of the U.S. military expedition to capture Pancho Villa?
Villa was captured and brought to the U.S.
Villa escaped and the U.S. troops returned empty handed
Villa was killed in a skirmish
The U.S. established a permanent military base in Mexico
What was the impact of Pancho Villa's raid on the town of Columbus, New Mexico?
The town prospered due to increased military presence
The town was largely destroyed and many were killed or injured
The town remained unaffected by the raid
The town became a major tourist attraction
What event marked the first use of planes by the U.S. Army beyond its borders?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The raid on Columbus by Pancho Villa
The Battle of Midway
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Which year did the United States enter World War I?
1914
1917
1918
1920
What was the primary reason the United States entered World War I?
The sinking of the Lusitania
The Zimmerman Telegram
The invasion of Belgium
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Which countries were part of the Allies in World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Britain, France, and Russia
United States, Japan, and Italy
France, Austria-Hungary, and Japan
How many New Mexicans served during World War I according to the text?
17,251
15,000
20,000
18,500
What significant role did New Mexicans play in World War I as mentioned in the text?
They provided medical aid only
They joined the naval forces
They supported the war effort and joined the army
They served as diplomats
What was the impact of World War I on the University of New Mexico's student population in 1917?
The number of students increased
Seventy percent of the male students were missing
All students graduated early
The university closed temporarily
What economic changes occurred in New Mexico during World War I?
Decrease in mineral demand
Increase in vegetable farming
Increase in meat and mineral production
Decrease in agricultural activities
When did World War I end?
November 11, 1917
November 11, 1918
December 25, 1918
January 1, 1919
What year did the Spanish flu arrive in New Mexico?
1917
1918
1919
1920
How many people were killed by the Spanish flu in New Mexico in the first few months of its outbreak?
More than 1,000
More than 3,000
More than 5,000
More than 7,000
What was the public response to the Spanish flu in terms of public meetings in New Mexico?
Public meetings were encouraged
Public meetings continued as usual
Public meetings were limited
Public meetings were banned
What did most flu victims in New Mexico have in common regarding their living areas?
They lived in urban areas
They lived in rural areas or small towns
They lived near water sources
They lived in densely populated cities
What did President Warren Harding refer to as "normalcy" after World War I and the Spanish flu?
Economic prosperity
Military strength
Life as it was before the war
Technological advancement
What was the primary influence on the artists who joined the Taos Society of Artists in 1915?
European modernist movements
The natural beauty of the American Midwest
The cultures of the Indian and Hispanic residents of New Mexico
The industrial landscapes of the American Northeast
What did Mary Austin do after arriving in Santa Fe in 1918?
She started a new genre of American literature
She founded the Santa Fe writers' colony
She left shortly after due to the harsh living conditions
She focused solely on painting
According to the text, how did Mary Austin view the Pueblo Indian culture compared to the American culture?
She found it less developed and primitive
She found it superior
She believed it was fading away
She thought it was overly influenced by European cultures
Who was the famous British novelist mentioned in the text that was deeply affected by the land of New Mexico?
Tony Luhan
D. H. Lawrence
Willa Cather
Mary Austin
What year did Mabel Dodge Luhan arrive in the community where she later invited writers to visit and work?
1927
1917
1890
1920
What type of crafts saw a revival in the 1920s according to the text?
Metalwork and glassblowing
Pottery and weaving
Painting and sculpture
Carpentry and masonry
Which Pueblo Indian is noted for rediscovering a thousand-year-old method of making pottery?
Julian Martinez
Maria Martinez
Tony Luhan
Willa Cather
What was a significant contribution of Hispanic women in the 1920s as mentioned in the text?
Wool embroidery
Silver jewelry making
Pottery painting
Rug weaving
What were colchas and sabanillas as mentioned in the text?
Types of pottery
Types of embroidery
Types of paintings
Types of dances
What significant political movement occurred among the Pueblo Indians in the 1920s?
They participated in the first U.S. election
They gained rights and entered politics
They started a new form of government
They moved to new lands
What was the purpose of the "Bursum Bill" proposed in 1922?
To grant Pueblo Indians U.S. citizenship
To allow non-Indians to keep the land they had bought
To return all lands to the Pueblo Indians
To establish new reservations
What was the primary purpose of the Pueblo Lands Act of 1924?
To provide citizenship to Indians born in the United States
To recognize the land rights of the Pueblo peoples and return sold lands
To allow Pueblo peoples to vote
To establish new colonies in Santa Fe and Taos
Which states did not grant Indians the right to vote until 1948, despite the new laws?
New Mexico and Arizona
California and Nevada
Utah and Colorado
Texas and Oklahoma
What significant event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
The signing of the Pueblo Lands Act
The stock market crash of 1929
The establishment of writers' colonies in Santa Fe
The passing of a law giving citizenship to Indians
What is a depression in economic terms?
A period of technological innovation
A time when many people are out of work and economic activity slows
A successful financial market
A rapid increase in industrial production
What is the Great Depression referred to in the context of the 1930s in United States history?
A minor economic downturn
A stock market crash in 1929 only
The worst depression in United States history
A successful period of economic growth
Which state's farmers were particularly hard hit by the Great Depression, as mentioned in the text?
California
New Mexico
Texas
Nevada
What natural disaster compounded the difficulties faced by farmers during the Great Depression?
Earthquake
Flood
Dust Bowl
Hurricane
What did tenant farmers do during the Great Depression?
Owned large expanses of land
Paid rent in crops or money to land owners
Worked in industrial factories
Migrated to urban areas for better jobs
How did Fabiola Cabeza de Baca describe the impact of the Dust Bowl on her ranch near Las Vegas?
It was a time of prosperity and growth.
The whole world around us was a thick cloud of dust.
We barely noticed any changes.
It brought abundant rain and crops.
What was the primary reason Fabiola's father had to sell his cattle and leave the land?
Overgrazing by the cattle
Three years without rain
Invasion by pests
Government regulations
What was the name of the program initiated in 1933 to help needy Americans during the depression?
The Great Aid
The New Deal
The Big Help
The Federal Support Program
Which president was responsible for introducing the New Deal relief programs?
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
By 1936, how many New Mexicans had found jobs through the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?
Over 15,000
About 10,000
More than 13,000
Less than 8,000
Which of the following was NOT a focus of the New Deal programs?
Building public buildings like schools and libraries
Providing financial banking reforms
Employing artists, writers, and musicians
Creating agricultural reforms
What was the primary focus of the National Youth Administration (NYA) program during the Great Depression?
Providing financial aid to families
Job training for young people
Political support for the Democratic Party
Soil conservation projects
Which group primarily benefited from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) projects on Pueblo lands?
Young women
Elderly men
Young Indian men
Hispanic majority
How did the New Deal influence the political landscape in New Mexico in the 1930s?
It led to the decline of the Democratic Party
It strengthened the Republican Party's control
It helped the Democratic Party gain support from the Hispanic majority
It had no significant impact on politics
Who became a U.S. Senator from New Mexico in 1935 and served until his death in 1962?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dennis Chavez
Clayton Weaver
None of the above
