History of the United States

Why were the Americans interested in the New Mexico Territory?

Americans were interested in the New Mexico Territory as they perceived them to be rich in minerals and fertile lands. Americans also wanted to expand their railway network and possibly increase slave states.

In addition to Texas Americans were also interested in what?

New Mexico Territory

Why did Mexican Americans living in New Mexico have no representatives in Washington D.C. to protect their interests?

new mexico was a territory, not a state

Where was the area known as the New Mexico territory?

The area that was known as the New Mexico Territory was comprised of the now New Mexico and the now Arizona.

Where is the New Mexico territory?

The current state of New Mexico.

What city was the capital when Arizona was part of the New Mexico territory?

The Territory of New Mexico existed from September 9, 1850, until January 6, 1912, when the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of New Mexico. Santa Fe was the capital city in the Territory of New Mexico.

How did the US benefit by adding the New Mexico territory?

The US wasn't interested in New Mexico. The real prize for the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was California. See related questions.

The New Mexico Territory contain all or part of what five present day States?

The New Mexico Territory became New Mexico as well as part of Arizona and Nevada.

Who owned New Mexico Territory in 1840?

Mexico (the country) did.

How did New Mexico come into American possession?

The U.S. acquired the New Mexico Territory as a result of the Mexican-American War. The Territory eventually became the U.S. state of New Mexico.

What effect did the fact that the history of the New Mexico territory involved Native Americans Spanish and Anglos have on the religious practices in the territory?

A combination of Catholic practices, Pueblo rituals, and folklore developed.

What year did new mexico become a us territory?

1848, after the Mexican-American War when Mexico had to cede such territory.

How did New Mexico divide from Mexico?

Mexico lost half its territory, including New Mexico, at the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848.

What are the seven union territories?

Washington territory, Dakota territory, nebraska territory, Nevada territory, Utah territory, Colorado territory,and New Mexico, territory

Was William Taylor Thornton governor of New Mexico?

He was the Governor of New Mexico Territory from 1893 to 1897.

What is New Mexicos original name?

Territorio de Nuevo Mexico (Spanish for Territory of New Mexico)

What was the plan to ban slavery in territories gained from New Mexico?

New Mexico is a state and no territory was gained from them.

What was the confederate capital of NM?

The Confederate capital of New Mexico Territory during the Civil War was Mesilla. New Mexico and Arizona were combined at that time into a territory. Mesilla was located in the southern section of this territory.

Large territory formerly a part of Mexico?

A large territory that was formerly part of Mexico became the states of Arizona and New Mexico. They joined the Union in 1912.

What was the issue of slavery decided in the territory ceded by Mexico?

Slavery was outlawed in the territories that was ceded by Mexico. The territory became what is now the states of New Mexico and Arizona.

Why were the Americans attracted to the New Mexico territory?

I'm really thinking this off the back of my head but I think it's because the Americans thought the southwest had good farms and they weren't aloud to go in the territory intul it became independent in 1821 hope this helps

Was New Mexico a territory before it became a state?

Yes, New Mexico was a US Territory for more than 60 years before it became a US State.

What are some interesting facts about New Mexico?

native Americans live in New Mexico

Which seven territories fought for the union?

Colorado territory Dakota territory Nebraska territory New Mexico territory Utah territory Washington territory Nevada territory

What were the territorial days in New Mexico?

New Mexico spent more than 60 years as a US Territory.

Who was the first lieutenant governor of New Mexico?

Manuel Alvarez was the First Lieutenant Governor of the Territory of New Mexico.