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What happened to most of the Mexican people living in the territory given up in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? A. They became U.S. citizens. B. They were forced into slavery. C. They were deported to Mexico. D. They became illegal residents of the United States.
A. They became U.S. citizens.
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How did the Mexicanos contribute to mining in the West? A. They were the only group willing to do the hard work. B. They shared their knowledge and tools with other miners. C. They owned most of the gold, silver, and copper mines. D. They made jewelry from gold, silver, and copper.
B. They shared their knowledge and tools with other miners.
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How were Mexicanos treated by people who settled in the land ceded to the United States by Mexico? A. They were denied their rights. B. Their property was bought at a fair price. C. Their knowledge and culture were respected. D. They were required to move to reservations.
A. They were denied their rights.
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The American cowboy borrowed or learned all of these from the Mexican cowboy (vaquero) except A. branding cattle. B. ranching terms. C. politics and law. D. science and religion.
D. science and religion.
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What were the origins of the U.S. traditions of the cattle industry? A. Spain B. France C. Russia D. Great Britain
A. Spain
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What was a Mexicano contribution to farming in the Southwest? A. tractors B. day workers C. irrigation systems D. plowing equipment
C. irrigation systems
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What became an important industry in the Southwest because of Mexicano farming techniques? A. fruit production B. flower arranging C. dairy production D. tool manufacturing
A. fruit production
200
What industry did the United States adopt from the Spanish? A. forestry B. shipbuilding C. sheep raising D. wheat farming
C. sheep raising
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Which American laws were influenced by Mexican laws? A. voting B. mining C. building D. immigration
B. mining
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What was the subject of Mexican pueblo law, which was used as a basis of U.S. law? A. marriage B. pollution C. water rights D. trade restrictions
C. water rights
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What was the Mexican legal doctrine of community property rights, which has been adopted by some states? A. The government shares in ownership of property. B. Couples share property acquired during their marriage. C. The husband owns any property acquired by a married couple. D. Crops grown on government property are shared with the public.
B. Couples share property acquired during their marriage.
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What Mexican building material was used in the Southwest because of its suitability in dry climates? A. wood B. adobe C. marble D. concrete
B. adobe
300
What do the words stampede, canyon, and patio have in common? A. They are Mexican slang words. B. They describe geographic features. C. They are terms used only in the Southwest. D. They come from Spanish and Mexican words.
D. They come from Spanish and Mexican words.
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What professional sport has its roots in Mexico? A. rodeo B. tennis C. racing D. soccer
A. rodeo
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Which American music form is influenced by Mexican music? A. rock and roll B. jazz and blues C. spiritual and choral D. country and western
D. country and western