New Mexico and Contemporary Global Issues - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

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

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C: They voiced fears about secrecy and contamination of water and land.

Question 2

How did the construction of military bases during World War II impact local Indigenous and Hispanic communities in New Mexico?

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D: Some lands were taken for military use, and the people were forced to relocate.

Question 3

How did the Cold War affect many workers in nuclear research facilities in New Mexico?

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A: Many workers were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation and chemical toxins.

Question 4

How did World War II impact local communities in New Mexico?

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A: The influx of workers led to population growth and urban development.

Question 5

How were the Navajo (Diné) affected by the nuclear age?

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B: Mining companies extracted uranium from Navajo lands without proper safety measures.

Question 6

What significant political change emerged in New Mexico due to the Treaty of Guadalupe?

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B: The treaty changed the border between the US and Mexico.

Question 7

What significant cultural change emerged in New Mexico due to the Treaty of Guadalupe?

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D: Communities struggled to preserve their cultural identity as new settlers arrived.

Question 8

How did World War I impact communities in New Mexico?

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B: It increased job opportunities in mining and enlistment in the military.

Question 9

Which community contributed to World War II by creating an unbreakable code for secure communications?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Navajo (Diné) Marines

Question 10

How did Indigenous and Hispanic women help maintain cultural traditions in New Mexico after the Treaty of Guadalupe?

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A: They maintained their languages, traditional crafts, and local trade.

New Mexico and Contemporary Global Issues - Quiz Quiz Answers