Question

What impact did waterman ormsby's report on new mexico have on public opinion?

Answer 1

Answer:

He wrote about all the sights he saw along the way, but his report on New Mexico was negative. He called the people lazy and thought the adobe homes were miserable. He also commented that there were no wealthy farms. His report reinforced people’s negative attitudes about New Mexico and made them wonder if New Mexico should be a state.

Answer 2

The public strongly criticizes the Ox-Bow Route designed by the Butterfield overland trail to deliver mails. They now that in the end, it will only be a big failure.  They strongly question the long route and the wilderness that mail delivery face, they argued that even with enough supplies and coaches it will still be a failure.