New Mexico History: Unit 9 Part 4 pp. 172-176

Name: ______Final Points: ______

Answer the following questions.

  1. On August 10, 1837, leaders of the Revolt gathered at Santa Fe. They picked someone to be a new governor. Who was their choice? Why was he a poor choice?
  1. What were three ideas the rebels had now that they had taken over NM?
  1. What was the startling news that came from La Canada?
  1. The leaders of the Albuquerque area met. What did they decide about the revolt?
  1. The Hispanic leaders of Albuquerque raised an army to put down the revolt. Who did they appoint to lead this army? What had his position once been?
  1. Once he entered Santa Fe, what did Armijo quickly announce?
  1. What did Armijo do to some rebel leaders?
  1. In order for Jose Gonzales to go home a free man, what did he have to agree on?
  1. The rebels went home, but the revolt was not over. What did the rebels do in January 1838 and what did they declare?
  1. His power challenged, Manuel Armijo had to act. He marched north to crush the rebels once and for all. On January 27, 1838, what happened?
  1. The Revolt of 1837 ended. Law and order now returned to NM. Grateful leaders in Mexico kept Armijo as governor. How long did he serve?
  1. Soon after the Revolt of 1837 ended, what new danger did New Mexicans face?
  1. What did Texas claim as its southern and western border?
  1. What wild claim did NM and Mexico not accept?
  1. In the summer of 1841 a small army of Texans approached NM. They carried orders to take over Santa Fe. The Texans never reached Santa Fe. Why was that?
  1. Governor Armijo learned of the Texans’ approach and prepared to defend Santa Fe. What did Governor Armijo do as groups of lost, hungry Texans wandered into NM?
  1. After he had them all, where did Governor Armijo send the Texas prisoners?
  1. In 1843, which New Mexican village did Texans raid?
  1. In the 1840s Governor Armijo knew NM was in danger. Indian and Texan raids presented a real danger. What did Armijo turn to as a way to protect NM?
  1. What did those who received land grants from Armijo promise to do?

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