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The Interwar Period in New Mexico — Quiz

Question 5 • New Mexico History

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

Answer
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.

Explanation

Pueblo communities organized together and advocated against the Bursum Bill, which threatened their land and water rights. Their cooperation helped draw national attention to the issue and contributed to the bill’s defeat. This showed that collective advocacy could make Pueblo concerns heard.

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