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Theme 4: The Early 20th Century and Economic Changes — Test

Question 12 • New Mexico History

How did anti-Mexican sentiment increase in New Mexico after the Columbus Raid?

Answer
A
More Anglo Americans moved into the region.
B
Families with Mexican heritage were viewed with suspicion.
C
People believed that Villa’s troops had never left the state.
D
Spanish-language newspapers promoted the Mexican Revolution.

Explanation

After Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus in 1916, Mexican Americans in New Mexico were often treated as potential supporters of Villa or his forces. This led to suspicion and hostility toward families with Mexican heritage. Therefore, the best answer is B, “Families with Mexican heritage were viewed with suspicion.”

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