Question

Why did mexican americans living in new mexico have no representatives in washington,

Answer 1

Mexican Americans living in New Mexico had no representatives in Washington, D.C. to protect their interest for many reasons. One reason was due to their population. Mexican Americans were a minority in New Mexico. Also, New mexico was not a state, it was a territory. Another reason that did not have representation was because the federal government did not have any land in New Mexico, therefor had no interest.