Which of the following statements regarding Hispanic New Mexico is FALSE?
A)At the time of the Mexican War,Hispanics greatly outnumbered Anglo-Americans.
B)The Spanish had had settlements in the area since the seventeenth century.
C)Taos Indians,allied with Navajo and Apaches,forced out Anglo-Americans until 1847.
D)Military victories by the U.S.Army led to a large increase in Hispanic migration.
E)Descendants of the original settlers engaged primarily in cattle and sheep ranching.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Taos Indians were not allied with the Navajo and Apaches, and they did not force out Anglo-Americans. In fact, the Taos Revolt of 1847 was directed at the new Mexican-American government, not the Anglo-American settlers who arrived later.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Hispanic New Mexico Is