Question

What was the main problem preventing Mew Mexico to become a state in the 1800's?

Answer 1

B. Congress was unwilling to accept New Mexico's application for statehood

Congress was very skeptical of New Mexico and its inhabitants, resulting in them denying the request for statehood in the 1800s. Later, they would go on to be accepted in 1912 as the 47th state.

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