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QuizMultiple Choice

Theme 1: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and Its Impact on New Mexico — Test

Question 13 • New Mexico History

How did the loss of land affect the economic lives of Indigenous and Hispanic communities in New Mexico?

Answer
A
It encouraged large-scale factory work instead of farming.
B
It led to major growth in shipping and trade businesses.
C
It made it easier for communities to invest in railroads.
D
It reduced access to resources needed for farming and herding.

Explanation

Land was the foundation of farming and herding, providing space to grow crops and pasture livestock. When Indigenous and Hispanic communities lost land, they had less access to these essential resources, which harmed their traditional economic livelihoods; the correct choice is “It reduced access to resources needed for farming and herding.”

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