Mutliple Choice

Which of the following did not contribute to the development of Native American sovereignty?
(1 point)
Responses

Native Americans gained voting rights.
Native Americans gained voting rights.

The American Indian Movement campaigned for greater equality.
The American Indian Movement campaigned for greater equality.

Native Americans moved to reservations.
Native Americans moved to reservations.

Constitutional changes gave Native Americans equal citizenship rights.

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The correct answer is:

Native Americans moved to reservations.

Moving to reservations did not contribute to the development of Native American sovereignty; rather, it often limited their sovereignty and autonomy.

Which of the following explains the impact of the Homestead Act of 1862 on New Mexico's population?(1 point)
Responses

New Mexico's population remained unchanged.
New Mexico's population remained unchanged.

New Mexico's population decreased and did not diversify.
New Mexico's population decreased and did not diversify.

New Mexico's population increased and diversified.
New Mexico's population increased and diversified.

New Mexico's Indigenous tribes increased

The correct answer is:

New Mexico's population increased and diversified.

The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged settlement in western territories, including New Mexico, leading to an increase in population and a diversification of the settlers in the region.

Which of the following has been the main cause of land grant disputes over time?
(1 point)
Responses

More than one government made land grants in New Mexico.
More than one government made land grants in New Mexico.

Spanish land grants did not establish clear boundaries.
Spanish land grants did not establish clear boundaries.

People do not understand the laws relating to land grants.
People do not understand the laws relating to land grants.

More than one person wishes to control the same piece of land.

The correct answer is:

More than one government made land grants in New Mexico.

The existence of multiple governments (Spanish, Mexican, and later American) making land grants led to overlapping claims and disputes regarding ownership and boundaries.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in New Mexico during the Great Depression?(1 point)
Responses

The CCC built the University of New Mexico's Zimmerman Library in Albuquerque

The CCC built the University of New Mexico's Zimmerman Library in Albuquerque

The CCC focused on constructing roads, schools, and public buildings.
The CCC focused on constructing roads, schools, and public buildings.

The CCC engineered the New Mexico State Capitol building in Santa Fe.

The CCC engineered the New Mexico State Capitol building in Santa Fe.

The CCC was focused on environmental projects, such as planting trees.

The correct answer is:

The CCC was focused on environmental projects, such as planting trees.

While the CCC was involved in various construction and development projects, its primary focus was on environmental conservation, including reforestation, soil erosion control, and developing parks.

Which of the following contributes most to low educational achievement among Native Americans?
(1 point)
Responses

lack of access to public schools
lack of access to public schools

widespread poverty among Native Americans
widespread poverty among Native Americans

resistance to modern education methods on reservations
resistance to modern education methods on reservations

the use of educational testing at non-reservation schools

The correct answer is:

widespread poverty among Native Americans.

Widespread poverty significantly impacts educational achievement, as it affects access to resources, quality of education, and overall stability for students and families.

Which of the following most contribute to Native American health problems?
(1 point)
Responses

Few doctors and hospitals operate in rural areas.
Few doctors and hospitals operate in rural areas.

Native Americans live both in large cities and on reservations.
Native Americans live both in large cities and on reservations.

High poverty and unemployment levels are linked to certain diseases.
High poverty and unemployment levels are linked to certain diseases.

New Mexico has the highest population of Native Americans proportionally

The correct answer is:

High poverty and unemployment levels are linked to certain diseases.

High poverty and unemployment levels contribute significantly to health problems among Native Americans, as these factors are often associated with limited access to healthcare, poor nutrition, and increased risk of chronic diseases.

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