Question

Historians have suggested that new Mexico had a hard time becoming a state because some people thought it was not "American" enough which piece of evidence best suports this claim?
A.New Mexico was colonized by Spain in the late 1500s

B.New Mexico was briefly part of the country Mexico

C.Most New Mexicans were Hispanic or native American

D.New Mexicans Fought on the side of the union in the civil war

Answer 1

B. New Mexico was briefly part of the country Mexico