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Why did the Desert Land Act of 1877 lead to unequal land ownership in New Mexico?

It only allowed women to purchase land.

It enabled people to buy large areas of land.

It guaranteed free land to every settler.

It returned land to Spanish and Mexican families.

How did the arrival of the railroad most change trade in New Mexico?

It reduced trade with the eastern US but improved trade with Mexico.

It allowed faster trade with markets across the United States.

It created a trade system entirely of factory goods.

It decreased the growth of non-mining industries.

How did the structure of boarding school education reinforce assimilation policies?

Students could study Indigenous languages alongside English.

The schedule allowed frequent visits to families during the school year.

Students were encouraged to share traditional stories in the classroom.

The curriculum centered on English, Christianity, and manual labor.

How did merchants shape community life in New Mexico?

Stores replaced churches and ended local festivals.

Merchants avoided towns with schools or courthouses.

General stores sold goods and served as gathering spots.

Shops stayed empty because miners grew their own food.

Why did both the Union and the Confederacy want control of New Mexico during the Civil War?

to control access to a railroad line connected to the East Coast

to control access to gold, trade routes, and a path to California

to acquire lands held by Indigenous nations

to acquire supply lines from Texas to Colorado

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