Juan Cortina instigated a rebellion in 1859:
A) that was ultimately successful.
B) in northern New Mexico.
C) because Mexicans in American territory were abused by white Americans.
D) that eventually led to the Mexican-American War.

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Juan Cortina's rebellion, known as the Cortina Wars, was motivated by the abuses and injustices suffered by Mexicans and Mexican Americans at the hands of white Americans, particularly in the context of law enforcement and legal systems in the border regions.

Juan Cortina Instigated a Rebellion in 1859