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Which new technology most changed daily life in New Mexico during the 1920s?

A
the automobile
B
the steam engine
C
the printing press
D
the railroad
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How did the Pueblo Lands Act affect cultural identity?

A
It promoted unity among settlers of the region.
B
It protected traditional farming methods.
C
It challenged long-held customs of land sharing.
D
It led to increased migration and more diversity.
3

How would the Bursum Bill have affected Pueblo land ownership?

A
It would have created new federal rules expanding Pueblo control over nearby territories.
B
It would have confirmed Pueblo ownership of all disputed lands.
C
It would have required shared management of Pueblo lands between Pueblos and settlers.
D
It would have given non-Indigenous settlers legal claim to certain Pueblo lands.
5

What lesson did Pueblo communities learn from their activism in the 1920s?

A
Cooperation and advocacy could bring national attention to their concerns.
B
Direct action was more effective than nonviolent protest.
C
The federal government could not be trusted when negotiating.
D
Individual leadership was as important as shared decision-making.
6

What strategy did Pueblo leaders use to stop the Bursum Bill?

A
They organized the All Pueblo Council to take action.
B
They petitioned in support of a constitutional amendment.
C
They withdrew from all discussions with federal lawmakers.
D
They appealed to the US Supreme Court.
7

What made the All Pueblo Council unique?

A
It was the first organization of its kind among Indigenous groups in New Mexico.
B
It included representatives from Pueblo tribes in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.
C
It was the first Indigenous lobbying group to have a serious influence at the federal level.
D
It was the only Indigenous group allowed to send a representative to the US Congress.
8

What outcome followed the Pueblo Lands Act?

A
Many families lost land despite federal review.
B
Indigenous leaders gained new voting rights.
C
All land disputes were settled fairly.
D
Settlers were required to leave disputed areas.
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Why did the Pueblo Lands Act of 1924 fail to fully protect Pueblo land rights?

A
It removed federal involvement in land disputes.
B
It did not consider the diversity among different Pueblo communities.
C
It limited settlers' ability to buy land legally.
D
It required written proof of ownership that most Pueblos did not have.

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