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New Mexico State Guide

By Seren Riggs-Davis and Lauren Ayube

New Mexico is a state full of history, amazing parks, and more! Take a trip with students as they learn all about this interesting state. A state research project is the perfect summative activity for any U.S. Region, Geography class, or general research unit of study. Students will love learning about state landmarks, mottos, fun facts, history, and so much more!




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New Mexico State Guide

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  • Slide: 1
  • Mexican Territory
  • Mexico gains independence from Spain and becomes a Mexican territory.
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  • The Mexican-American War
  • During the Mexican-American War, U.S. forces under General Stephen Kearny capture New Mexico with little resistance.
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  • Admitted into the Union
  • January 6, 1912
  • New Mexico is admitted to the Union as the 47th state on January 6th.
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  • The Manhattan Project
  • The Manhattan Project operates in Los Alamos, developing the atomic bomb. In 1945, the first atomic bomb test, Trinity, was conducted near Alamogordo on July 16.
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  • Roswell UFO Incident
  • The Roswell UFO incident occurs, becoming a major event in UFO lore.
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