I believe it's because <span>new mexico was a territory, not a state
Prior to 1912, New Mexico was regarded only as one of the territory that incorporated into united states.
Because of this, hey do not posses any previlege to choose their representative in the Government (which make it impossible for them to influence the election)</span>
They were engaged in Activism.
Brought in through trading because it brought infested rats and fleas
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860. It was called southern nationalism. Other states began to secede, however, no state had the right to secede but the federal government didn't have the power to stop them.
