What does jefe politico mean?

The new name for governor or political boss.

6. How did Bent, St. Vrain and Company control the southern fur trade?

They built a trading fort outside of NM territory.

1. How did New Mexico become part of Mexico?

The Mexican War for Independence

2. What action taken by Mexican officials changed the trade law?

They set aside the law against outside trade.

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NM History Ch 9

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New Mexico Under Spanish Rule

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1
What does jefe politico mean?
A Spaniard born in Spain
The new name for governor or political boss.
A Spaniard born in New Spain
Someone of both African and Native American heritage.
2
6. How did Bent, St. Vrain and Company control the southern fur trade?
Both of these
They built a trading fort outside of NM territory.
Neither of these
They threatened to steal other people furs.
3
3. In what ways did this new trade affect New Mexico?
It met their needs for goods.
It brought Anglo Americans to the area.
All of the above.
It created new business.
4
What did they use the beaver pelts for?
To make gloves
All of these
To make scarves.
To make hats
5
1. How did New Mexico become part of Mexico?
The Mexican War for Independence
They planned a revolt
Spain wanted to get rid of them
By Accident
6
4. Who were the mountain men?
Beaver trappers
All of the above
U.S. citizens
French Canadians
7
Who was Kit Carson?
Trapper, Indian Agent,
The political boss
Rebel governor
Started Santa Fe Trail
8
10. Why was Albino Perez unpopular with many New Mexicans?
He was not a native to the area.
He imposed Mexican taxes.
He enforced Mexican laws.
All of the above
9
Why did Manuel Armijo come to power?
He had been governor before
He was a local business man
He had militia experience
all of the above
10
9. How did Father Martinez serve the people of New Mexico?
He brought the printing press
All of the above
He developed leaders
He created a school
11
8. What was the condition of the church in frontier New Mexico?
They only had 5 priests
The bishop did not visit
All of the above
They were left on their own
12
7. What other business operations did these newcomers carry on in New Mexico?
All of the above
They sold Mexican blankets
They sold buffalo hides and wild horses
They had a mill to grind flour
13
How did Armijo handle land grants while he was in power?
He kept some for himself.
All of the above.
He gave many away to protect the area.
He gave away more than was allowed.
14
Who was Jose Gonzales?
The Rebel Governor
Started the Santa Fe Trail
Governor under Mexican rule
Trapper, Indian Agent
15
What happened to Governor Perez during the revolt?
He was killed
He was chased
All of the above
His head was cut off
16
2. What action taken by Mexican officials changed the trade law?
They only let them trade with Natives.
None of the above.
They set aside the law against outside trade.
They only let them trade with Mexicans.
17
How did the people of Albuquerque react to the actions and ideas of the rebels?
All of the above
They went to Santa Fe and took back over with Armijo.
They were frightened by how extreme they were.
They did not like their ideas
18
What was the Texas-Santa Fe expedition and what were it results?
They got lost in the great plains and raided by indians.
The Texans tried to take of part of NM.
They were rounded up and marched to Mexico city.
All of the above
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5. What did Mexican law say about trapping?
None of the above
No one could trap
Only Mexicans could trap
Outsiders could trap.
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Who was William Becknell?
Started the Santa Fe Trail
Trapper, Indian Agent
The governor during Mexican rule
Rebel Governor

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