New Mexico
Definition
New Mexico is a state located in the Southwestern region of the United States. It's known for its diverse culture with influences from Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo-American traditions.
Related terms
Santa Fe Trail: A 19th-century transportation route through central North America connecting Missouri with Santa Fe; it's like an old-time highway leading into New Mexico.
Rio Grande River: The river that forms part of the border between Texas and Mexico before flowing into New Mexico; think of it as one major "road" nature has carved out on this land.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park: A park preserving one of America's most significant pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas; consider it as an open-air museum showcasing New Mexico's ancient history.
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Study guides (1)
AP US History - 2.1 Context: European Colonization
Practice Questions (1)
How did the English settlers' relations with Native Americans in Jamestown differ from those of Spanish settlers in New Mexico?
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