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To vex, perplex and hassle Union forces. It was like opening a second front that drew off forces from the primary battlefield. A point can also be made that the Colorado gold fields were the actual target, in the hopes of financing their war effort.

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confederacy want to take control of New Mexico because have to gain control gold and sliver mines

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The Confederates invaded the New Mexico Territory to gain control of the gold fields and the ports of California.

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Because you touch yourself.

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