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New Mexico and Contemporary Global Issues — Quiz Answers

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How did the Pueblo community respond to the construction of Los Alamos during World War II?

A
They all supported the construction, and many took jobs there.
B
They chose to move from the area to avoid any contact with the new facility.
C
They voiced fears about secrecy and contamination of water and land.
D
They worked with the government to protect sacred lands.
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How did the construction of military bases during World War II impact local Indigenous and Hispanic communities in New Mexico?

A
It ensured that all local residents were employed in military-related jobs.
B
It resulted in the abandonment of local Indigenous and Hispanic cultures.
C
There was an increase in natural resources available to these communities.
D
Some lands were taken for military use, and the people were forced to relocate.
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How did the Cold War affect many workers in nuclear research facilities in New Mexico?

A
Many workers were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation and chemical toxins.
B
The facilities laid off workers due to the Cold War between the US and the USSR.
C
The facilities fought against the doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD).
D
Many worked to improve safety standards in nuclear research facilities.
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How did World War II impact local communities in New Mexico?

A
The influx of workers led to population growth and urban development.
B
War industries resulted in the eviction of all local residents from their homes.
C
War industries caused a significant decrease in local business revenue.
D
The influx of workers led to population loss and migration out of the state.
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How were the Navajo (Diné) affected by the nuclear age?

A
The Navajo believe agriculture in New Mexico has improved during the nuclear age.
B
Mining companies extracted uranium from Navajo lands without proper safety measures.
C
Uranium mining decreased throughout New Mexico during the Cold War.
D
The Navajo benefited economically from nuclear research and development.
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What significant political change emerged in New Mexico due to the Treaty of Guadalupe?

A
The treaty changed New Mexico to a Mexican territory.
B
The treaty changed the border between the US and Mexico.
C
The treaty established New Mexico as an independent nation.
D
The treaty resulted in New Mexico becoming a Spanish colony again.
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What significant cultural change emerged in New Mexico due to the Treaty of Guadalupe?

A
Many Hispanic landowners gained lands due to legal complications.
B
New settlers adopted the cultural practices of people in New Mexico.
C
The US excluded New Mexico from trading with broader national markets.
D
Communities struggled to preserve their cultural identity as new settlers arrived.
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How did World War I impact communities in New Mexico?

A
It caused all mines in New Mexico to close permanently.
B
It increased job opportunities in mining and enlistment in the military.
C
It resulted in a population decrease due to mass migration out of the state.
D
It led to the United States granting statehood to New Mexico.
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Which community contributed to World War II by creating an unbreakable code for secure communications?

A
women in New Mexico
B
Pueblo Naval Officers
C
Hispanic Marines
D
Navajo (Diné) Marines
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How did Indigenous and Hispanic women help maintain cultural traditions in New Mexico after the Treaty of Guadalupe?

A
They maintained their languages, traditional crafts, and local trade.
B
They adapted traditional practices to include American customs.
C
They created a new language that used English and native words.
D
They focused on modernizing their lifestyles and their cultures.

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