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Effects of the Treaty on Land and Identity — Quiz

Question 4 • New Mexico History

How did losing land affect New Mexican communities after the treaty?

Answer
A
many families moved to cities for factory work
B
most landowners gained new farmland through US programs
C
some communities struggled to keep shared customs and practices
D
many families chose to return to Mexico for better land deals

Explanation

After the treaty, many New Mexican communities lost communal lands that had supported their shared way of life. With less control over land and resources, some communities struggled to maintain customs and practices tied to the land. The correct choice is “some communities struggled to keep shared customs and practices.”

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