MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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Question
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Slavery was not an issue in New Mexico
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Some New Mexicans wanted slavery and some did not.
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All New Mexicans wanted slavery.
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All New Mexicans did not want slavery
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Detailed explanation-1: -New Mexico became United States territory in 1846 and slavery became legal until the American Civil War from 1861-1865.
Detailed explanation-2: -In an attempt to enforce control, the Mexican government tried to force the end of slavery in the region, impose taxes, and end immigration from the United States. Engaged in civil war, the Mexican government struggled to maintain power in the region.
Detailed explanation-3: -But by any measure, the enslaved population in New Mexico was a tiny fraction of the enslaved African Americans in the American South. The total population of New Mexico Territory at mid-century was about 100, 000–about 60, 000 Hispanos and some 40, 000 Indians. There might have been as many as 4, 000 enslaved Indians.
Detailed explanation-4: -New Mexicans themselves were not all convinced that statehood was the best path forward plus partisan politics was also partly to blame. As the 20th century dawned, New Mexico was finally making strides toward steady economic growth, had began instating educational institutions, and had bountiful natural resources.