NM History Spring Final Exam

Answer 1

1. What event led to the displacement of thousands of Native Americans from their traditional lands in New Mexico in the 1860s?

2. How did the arrival of the Spanish impact the indigenous peoples of New Mexico?

3. What role did the railroad play in the development of New Mexico in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

4. How did the New Deal programs of the 1930s impact New Mexico?

5. What was the significance of the Manhattan Project in New Mexico during World War II?

6. How did the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s impact New Mexico?

7. What were the key events leading up to New Mexico becoming a state in 1912?

8. How did the arrival of Anglo settlers impact the economy and culture of New Mexico in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

9. What role did the military play in the history of New Mexico?

10. How has the oil and gas industry shaped the economy and landscape of New Mexico over the years?