What was the main reason the U.S. government opened military bases in New Mexico?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to prepare troops to fight in the Philippines
to prepare troops to fight in the Philippines

to train pilots and aircraft workers
to train pilots and aircraft workers

to employ guards at Japanese internment camps
to employ guards at Japanese internment camps

to recruit soldiers for the National Guard

Answer 1

The main reason the U.S. government opened military bases in New Mexico was to train pilots and aircraft workers. During World War II, New Mexico was strategically important for military training and operations, particularly for aviation-related activities.