Question

List one thing that helped New Mexico in its quest to become a state.

Answer 1

New Mexico was part of Mexico, Mexico established trade with the U.S..  Settlers began arriving in New Mexico along the Santa Fe Trail.  During the Mexican American War General Kearny captured Santa Fe, two years later the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ceded New Mexico to the United States.

Answer 2

New Mexico was part of Mexico, Mexico established trade with the U.S.. Settlers began arriving in New Mexico along the Santa Fe Trail. During the Mexican American War General Kerny captured Santa Fe, two years later the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidago ceded New Mexico to the United States.