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New Mexico as a State — Test

Question 8 • World History and Geography

How did World War II transform the economy of New Mexico?

Answer
A
The state became a medical hub.
B
Farming and mining declined during the war.
C
The state became a military hub.
D
Manufacturing became less important to the economy.

Explanation

World War II brought major military installations and wartime projects to New Mexico, including bases and the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos. These activities brought federal spending, military personnel, and jobs to the state, making it a military hub. Farming and mining did not define the main wartime transformation described here.

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