New Mexico History Cumulative Practice Test

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• The Court of Private Land Claims, established in 1891, is known for what key function?
• What occurred after the Territorial Legislature of New Mexico created Colfax County?
• The Plan of San Diego failed to accomplish its original goal. What was the outcome of the Plan of San Diego?
• During the ___________ period, the Pueblo sites were abandoned and building styles evolved.
• What role did journalism play in Villa's campaigns?
• What does Manifest Destiny reflect about 19th century beliefs?
• Which of the following activities were bandits known for?
• What did Kit Carson do in response to Carleton's orders to kill Navajo men?
• Who was primarily responsible for implementing the "Long Walk" policy for Navajo people?
• What did Victoriano Carranza do when he came into power in Mexico in 1915?
• All of the following were Carranza's goals for relations with the United States except ______.
• Which statement about James Carleton is false?
• What was the main outcome of the Constitutional Convention for New Mexico?
• The Missouri Compromise ________________
• Which statement best describes the Five Civilized Tribes?
• Which of the following routes was proposed for the Transcontinental Railroad?
• Each owner in a community grant held private ownership of what?
• How did the Newlands National Reclamation Act contribute to an immigration problem?
• Why was the U.S. National Guard used to modernize the army?
• Which aspect did not come from the 1850 Organic Act?
• Which statement is not true about The Legend of the Sangre de Cristo?
• During the period from 1800 to 1850, the U.S. population expanded from 5 million to what figure?
• Which incident led the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?
• The end of the cattle boom was primarily attributed to which of the following?
• Early train routes connected which regions?
• What was a key characteristic of many 19th-century mining towns?
• What did Teddy Roosevelt's legacy include?
• Which of the following is true of New Mexico at the beginning of the 20th century?
• Which of the following legislative committee actions is not done after testimony?
• What is a characteristic of the geography of New Mexico?
• Which activity increased due to the growth from railroad expansion?
• What type of photos did the New Mexican Woman's Auxiliary send to Washington?
• Anasazi culture included __________________.
• Ranch life was primarily characterized by which of the following?
• Which of the following did NOT result from the changes brought by railroads?
• What type of resolution is used to adopt or amend joint rules of the legislature?
• The significance of the Raton Pass lies in its connection to which railroad?
• Maritime merchants sought access to western ports primarily to trade with which regions?
• The Plan of San Diego was _______________________.
• The Court of Appeals reviews which of the following?
• What was the main issue faced by farmers during the conflicts in New Mexico?
• Which benefit was not provided to New Mexico by the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
• Regarding Murphy's business practices, what is a notable fact?
• The Raton Pass is known for what elevation?
• Curry's actions in the Spanish American War ____________________.
• What was the outcome when Congress declared the land grant requested by Charles Beaubien and Guadeloupe Miranda to be valid?
• Which circumstance did not contribute to the war with Spain?
• Which event involved the brutal relocation of Native Americans to reservations?
• What was one outcome of the westward expansion for Native American tribes?
• Which of the following groups significantly influenced New Mexico's cultural heritage?
• At Bosque Redondo, many Navajo died due to all the following causes except:
• How did Battery A become recognized as New Mexico's heroes?
• What happened on the border as a result of the National Defense Act of 1916?
• How did Maxwell become the manager of the land?
• What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch?
• Which events occurred leading up to the Long Walk?
• Many settlers moved further west primarily because of which factor?
• Committees are comprised of _____________.
• How many Americans died in the raid on Columbus, NM?
• Which trail became the most important cattle drive trail in New Mexico?
• What action did the new foreign investors attempt with regard to the squatters?
• When the Mexican Revolution erupted in 1910, it promised ____________.
• Roosevelt ordered Curry to return from the Philippines and appointed him as ____________.
• Why did Albuquerque become a railhead?
• How did Villa's agreement with Mutual Films change his fighting?
• How did James Carleton perceive his authority in New Mexico?
• Which branch is responsible for raising and distributing money to run the state government?
• Which of these statements reflects a negative view of New Mexico during the 19th century?
• Who first introduced sheep to the territories of New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas in the mid-1500s?
• Why was New Mexico important to the Confederate South?
• What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo provide protection for?
• Which branch introduces and passes new laws for New Mexico?
• Curry served in Manila as sheriff and governor ________________.
• What did the orphanage look like before Sister Blandina arrived?
• What role did agriculture play in the history of New Mexico’s indigenous peoples?
• A joint resolution ___________.
• Which of the following was not discussed in the Zimmerman Telegram?
• How can relative location change over time?
• Taft's people wanted to extend federal ____________ regulations to New Mexico.
• How long does each senator serve in the New Mexico Senate?
• When the sisters built a school or hospital, they often served all of the following, except what?
• Which mining town was known for a brief period of economic boom?
• Which statement best describes the New Mexico Constitution?
• What does the red Zia on New Mexico's flag represent?
• Which tribe attempted to co-exist with Americans by giving up their concept of common property?
• Gold could be found in which of the following places?
• During WWI, what was the exception of events that occurred after Curry and Roosevelt called up the Rough Riders?
• The U.S. entered World War I in 1917 primarily due to which of the following?
• Who was instrumental in the campaign against the Navajo in the 1860s?
• What unique knowledge did New Mexican women share with other states during the war?
• How long did it take for New Mexico to achieve statehood after becoming a territory?
• The Gadsden Purchase provided territory for what purpose?
• Which economic opportunity was associated with mining towns?
• During the economic Panics of 1819 and 1837, which statement is false?
• How did Villa influence U.S.-Mexico relations?
• A rustler is best defined as someone who steals what?
• What historical factor contributed to Albuquerque's growth as a railhead?
• The legislative process includes which of the following steps after a bill introduction?
• What factor most directly impacts water availability in New Mexico?
• Which statement is not accurate regarding Native American farmers in the West?
• Which development was a consequence of the railroad's arrival in New Mexico?
• What did George Curry do after serving under Roosevelt?
• The governor's canes symbolized what important concept for the Pueblos?
• What was a primary reason for the establishment of cattle trails in early New Mexico?
• As a result of Carleton's order to kill Navajo men, what occurred?
• What was the U.S. government's view of Pancho Villa prior to his attacks?
• All of the following are used to describe relative location except:
• What is Billy the Kid reputed for during the Lincoln County War?
• What is required for the legislative branch to function effectively?
• What policy directly affected the Navajo during the American expansion westward?
• What characterized Pancho Villa's leadership style?
• The army was becoming increasingly mechanized by the early 20th century. This change resulted in ___________.
• By enlisting in the army, what did New Mexicans hope to prove?
• New Mexico was most valuable to both the Union and the Confederacy because ______________
• What was Billy the Kid going to do to the doctors of Trinidad?
• Roosevelt and Taft disagreed on which of the following issues?
• Which document does NOT play a role in New Mexico's government?
• Leading up to the Civil War, which of the following events occurred first?
• Which of the following tribes resisted the encroachment of settlers into their lands?
• The governor's veto power is part of what system?
• Why were community lands generally not recognized by U.S. lawyers?
• Pueblo grants were primarily used for what purpose?
• What experience did Roosevelt's western life provide him?
• What was implied by the statement "Curry was a 'New Mexican sheriff of fame'"?
• What business venture did Alexander McSween undertake to compete with his rivals?
• The land grant applied for by Charles Beaubien and Guadeloupe Miranda was originally intended to serve which purpose?
• Native American slavery existed in New Mexico because ___________.
• With a prehistoric location, which local resource does not determine human activities?
• Waterman Ormsby described New Mexico as _____________________.
• How did Waterman Ormsby describe New Mexico?
• Community grants were utilized primarily to accomplish what?
• In 1877, why was the size of the Maxwell Land Grant considered problematic?
• Why did Billy the Kid have high respect for Sister Blandina's courage and character?
• The land grant of San Miguel del Vado illustrates what significant issue regarding community land?
• In the 1850s, mining grew in the Southwest, creating economic opportunity for which group?
• Which statement is true regarding Lawrence Murphy?
• What occurs immediately after a bill is introduced in the New Mexico Legislature?
• Which of the following was part of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
• The Mexican-American War _________________
• What perception hindered New Mexico's quest for statehood?
• What action did George Curry take to save his men's horses?
• How did the Texas Rangers retaliate against Huerta and his revolutionaries?
• Which of the following is true regarding the Great Missionary Period of 1610-1680?
• What did Sister Blandina do to get food for the orphans and patients in her care?
• How many volunteers were included in the New Mexican unit?
• How did the Lincoln County War primarily impact local economies?
• Which of the following geography statements is not true?
• What happens to trees from one life zone to the next?
• Union and Confederate forces first met at ______________.
• What was one of New Mexico's internal challenges in becoming a state?
• The controversy over Kit Carson was primarily about which of the following?
• Pershing's push into Mexico was called a "punitive expedition" ____________.
• The Navajo people share what type of ancestry with the Apache?
• Cabeza de Vaca __________________.
• What are the life zones of the Sandia Mountains?
• During the Lincoln County War, what did President Hayes declare to characterize the situation in New Mexico?
• What was a characteristic of Native American slavery in New Mexico?
• Who wrote 'At the End of the Santa Fe Trail'?
• Elizabethtown was a boom town known for what?
• What was the main outcome of Villa's attacks on U.S. territory?
• What is a key reason the Santa Fe Ring became notorious?
• In 1863, Carson was ordered to do what?
• As commerce grew in New Mexico, so did ____________________.
• How did the New Mexican Artillery contribute on the front lines during World War I?
• "Open markets" were established in New Mexico cities and towns for what purpose?
• The mission of the Whitecaps was to do what?
• What happened when Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico?
• What geographical characteristics help determine where cattle trails develop?
• What did the 1850 Organic Act of the Territory of New Mexico not achieve?
• What was the plan of the Santa Fe Ring to gain control of the land?
• Which of the following is true of the early Clovis and Folsom people in New Mexico?
• How did New Mexican civilians support the war effort?
• Which of the following was not an effect of westward expansion?
• The quote, "Roosevelt always referred to Curry as 'straight as a string,'" indicates what about Curry's disposition?
• What actions did James Carleton take that indicated his personal interests?
• In which branch of government does the Supreme Court reside?
• Which group conducted raids to prevent Anglo farmers from taking land in New Mexico?
• What was the primary reason the squatters petitioned the vice-president?
• The checks and balances system in government is designed to do what?
• Who proposed that the U.S. should declare war on Mexico to retrieve land?
• Early farmers included the _______________.
• After the Plan of San Diego true purpose was unveiled, what reality was understood by U.S. officials?
• When did the Sisters of Charity begin their programs?
• How did U.S. expansion compare to European expansion during this time?
• What was a primary reason for the under-population of Mexico's northern territories?
• All of the following were part of Carranza's strategy for controlling the U.S.-Mexican border except:
• George Beatty was considered typical because:
• Land grant boundaries were often defined by which of the following?
• The majority of Navajo deaths at Bosque Redondo were attributed to which factor?
• The Kansas-Nebraska Act ________________
• What was the primary purpose of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Council of Defense of New Mexico?
• What was the role of LG Murphy and Co. in New Mexico?
• According to the lecture, New Mexico's early mission sites were used to characterize the geographic theme of ___________.
• What happens if the governor vetoes a bill?
• Who was a key player on the opposing side against Alexander McSween during the Lincoln County War?
• How did the Catholic Church interact with the Pueblo Indians regarding mining?
• Who was not a key player in the Santa Fe Ring?
• Which notorious figure is associated with the Lincoln County War?
• How is an amendment to the New Mexico Constitution approved?
• Who can attend the daily floor sessions?
• What was L.G. Murphy known for in relation to military forts?
• How did New Mexicans feel after the fighting began?
• The opening of emigration to the U.S. from other parts of the world created a need for what?
• Why were Native Americans pushed off their land during westward expansion?
• What event did not occur following the Lincoln County War?
• What happens after a bill is passed in one house of the legislature?
• What was Villa's relationship with President Wilson?
• Who stated, "No one can doubt the moral duty of the government"?
• Why did many sick people travel to New Mexico?
• As towns grew, what trend did not occur?
• How was Pancho Villa's command innovative?
• Who typically faced public disdain in the mining communities for not achieving success?
• Which of the following best describes the climate of New Mexico?
• Why did Gadsden purchase southern desert land?
• Curry established the Territorial Conservation Commission to __________________.
• Glorieta Pass _____________
• Often civilian efforts during the war were performed by which type of workers from Mexico?
• Which of the following was not a Spanish group?
• Upon returning home from Bosque Redondo, what difficulty did the Navajo NOT face?
• Trade between Mexico and New Mexico established during the Spanish period was ______________.
• What was one major reason New Mexico struggled with statehood?
• To raise money, how did the sisters go collecting for three months?
• What was a significant impact of the Long Walk on the Navajo community?
• What was a major influence on the social fabric of New Mexico before statehood?
• What role did Clay Allison play in addressing the issues surrounding the Maxwell Land Grant?
• Why did Roosevelt believe western cowboys would be good fighters in Cuba?
• Who said, "Boys, you certainly have a claim on me."?
• Which of the following regions does not include New Mexico?
• What major social change did the Lincoln County War indicate?
• Which level of government is primarily responsible for education policy in New Mexico?
• When did the Long Walk take place?
• The Long Walk refers to what event?
• What did the National Defense Act of 1916 allow Congress to do?
• Latitude and longitude coordinates are used to describe a(n) _______ location.
• The invention of the telegraph had which effect on communication?
• The First Infantry Regiment of the New Mexico National Guard was mobilized how soon after the U.S. entered the war?
• What was a negative consequence of railroad construction?
• What usually sparked the migration of individuals to mining towns?
• In the legislative process, what is meant by the term "concurrence"?
• In the 1970s, renewed interest in mining led to what major issue?
• When does the New Mexico Legislature begin its annual session?
• When were cattle trails established to bring Texas cattle to market?
• During the Civil War, where did the number of cattle dramatically increase?
• What is an example of inequality experienced in the West?
• What was the primary reason for the large transfer of cattle to New Mexico in the late 1800s?
• Overgrazing is caused by all of the following except which?
• What was the main purpose of Vigilante Committees in the mining communities?
• What was a consequence of President Jackson's 1836 order regarding land sales?
• Which of the following is true about Charles Goodnight?
• All of the following are true of General Sibley, except that ______________________.
• In the early 1800s, Native Americans were forced to move off their land due to which main reason?
• What was one significant impact of the Pacific Railroad?
• What occurred at Sand Creek?
• Hernan Cortez did which of the following?