Question

1. What was one of the main opportunities created by New Mexico's independence?(1 point) Responses a) Increased mining a) Increased mining b) Expanded agriculture b) Expanded agriculture c) Increased trade c) Increased trade d) Better education d) Better education Question 2 2. Before independence, why couldn't New Mexicans trade with foreigners?(1 point) Responses a) Spanish rules didn't allow it a) Spanish rules didn't allow it b) They didn't have anything to trade b) They didn't have anything to trade c) Foreigners didn't want to trade c) Foreigners didn't want to trade d) The roads were too dangerous d) The roads were too dangerous Question 3 3. Who was William Becknell?(1 point) Responses a) A Spanish governor a) A Spanish governor b) A Native American chief b) A Native American chief c) A trader from Missouri c) A trader from Missouri d) A New Mexican farmer d) A New Mexican farmer Question 4 4. What was the original purpose of Becknell's journey west?(1 point) Responses a) To establish a new colony a) To establish a new colony b) To sell goods to Native Americans b) To sell goods to Native Americans c) To map the Santa Fe Trail c) To map the Santa Fe Trail d) To meet with the Spanish governor d) To meet with the Spanish governor Question 5 5. How did Becknell's later trips to New Mexico differ from his first?(1 point) Responses a) He brought more people with him a) He brought more people with him b) He used wagons instead of pack mules b) He used wagons instead of pack mules c) He took a different route c) He took a different route d) He focused on trading with soldiers d) He focused on trading with soldiers Question 6 6. Which of these was NOT mentioned as a danger on the Santa Fe Trail?(1 point) Responses a) Harsh Climate a) Harsh Climate b) Lack of water b) Lack of water c) Disease c) Disease d) Attacks by Native Americans d) Attacks by Native Americans Question 7 7. What was the significance of Santa Fe after the trail opened?(1 point) Responses a) It became the capital of New Mexico a) It became the capital of New Mexico b) It became an important trade center b) It became an important trade center c) People stopped living there c) People stopped living there d) It became a military outpost d) It became a military outpost Question 8 8. Who was José Leandro Perea?(1 point) Responses a) The governor of New Mexico a) The governor of New Mexico b) William Becknell's business partner b) William Becknell's business partner c) A wealthy Hispanic New Mexican trader c) A wealthy Hispanic New Mexican trader d) The founder of the Santa Fe Trail d) The founder of the Santa Fe Trail Question 9 9. Which route did traders use to travel from Santa Fe to California?(1 point) Responses a) El Camino Real a) El Camino Real b) The Spanish Trail b) The Spanish Trail c) The Oregon Trail c) The Oregon Trail d) The Santa Fe Trail d) The Santa Fe Trail Question 10 10. How did the opening of trade routes impact New Mexican towns?(1 point) Responses a) They became more isolated a) They became more isolated b) They were no longer cut off from the rest of the world b) They were no longer cut off from the rest of the world c) They experienced a decrease in population c) They experienced a decrease in population d) They focused solely on agriculture

Answer 1

Here are the suggested answers to the questions based on common historical knowledge regarding New Mexico's independence and trade routes:

1. **What was one of the main opportunities created by New Mexico's independence?**
- **c) Increased trade**

2. **Before independence, why couldn't New Mexicans trade with foreigners?**
- **a) Spanish rules didn't allow it**

3. **Who was William Becknell?**
- **c) A trader from Missouri**

4. **What was the original purpose of Becknell's journey west?**
- **b) To sell goods to Native Americans**

5. **How did Becknell's later trips to New Mexico differ from his first?**
- **b) He used wagons instead of pack mules**

6. **Which of these was NOT mentioned as a danger on the Santa Fe Trail?**
- **a) Harsh Climate**

7. **What was the significance of Santa Fe after the trail opened?**
- **b) It became an important trade center**

8. **Who was José Leandro Perea?**
- **c) A wealthy Hispanic New Mexican trader**

9. **Which route did traders use to travel from Santa Fe to California?**
- **a) El Camino Real**

10. **How did the opening of trade routes impact New Mexican towns?**
- **b) They were no longer cut off from the rest of the world**

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