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53 Cards in this Set
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Amalgamation
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to bring together
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Americanization
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to make american
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Conformity
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to be like the acceptable standard
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denounced
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openly spoken against
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heritage
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something inherited/cultural background
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Immersion
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to give complete concentration and attention to
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Inclusion
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to be included
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inhibitory
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holding someone back from their full potential
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initiative
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the idea that people have the right to propose a law
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pedagogy
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ideas and philosophies of teaching and educations
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prejudice
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a favoring or a dislike of a person or thing without good reason
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progressive
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wanting to move towards better methods or conditions
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inclusion
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to be included
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prohibition
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a law that does not allow the sale of alcohol
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referendum
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to propose a law for a vote
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suffragist
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someone who fights for the right to vote
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What state number is New Mexico?
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47th
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When did New Mexico become a state?
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January 6, 1912
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Where was our first capital?
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Espanola, in the Rio Chama area
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What is our capital?
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Santa Fe
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Who is our governor?
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Bill Richardson
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Who was our first governor?
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Juan de Oñate
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Who was our first "official" governor?
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William McDonald, after New Mexico became a part of the union
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Who moved our capital from Espanola to Santa Fe?
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Don Pedro de Peralta
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What is our state symbol?
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The zia, an ancient sun symbol
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What is our state nickname?
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"Land of Enchantment"
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What is our state motto?
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"Crescit eundo"- it grows as it goes
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What is our state bird?
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roadrunner
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What is our state mammal?
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black bear
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What are our state colors?
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Red and Yellow (because they were the colors of the Spanish conquitadors who came to New Mexico in the 1500's)
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What is our state insect?
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the tarantula
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what is our state flower?
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Yucca
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What is our state tree?
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piñon tree
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What is our state vegetable?
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Chile
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What is our state gem?
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turqoise
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what is our state cookie?
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bozcochito
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What is our state question?
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"red or green?"
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When was Albuquerque founded?
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April 23, 1706
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Who founded Albuquerque?
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Missionaries, then farmers later settled around the area
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Who was Albuquerque named by?
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Frencisco Cuervo y Valdez
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Who was Abluquerque named after?
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Fernandez de La Cueva, Duque de Albuquerque
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What are the six things that Nm had to have in place before becomeing a state?
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1. Practice American customs and habits
2. Public schools 3. Secular courts 4. Country Governments 5. Two-party political system 6. Elect officials |
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What are the four steps New Mexico had to take to become a state?
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1. Write up a constitution
2. Vote on the constitution 3. Send it to congress to be voted on 4. Sent to president who signs it and we're a state |
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What problems did new mexico encounter when becomeing a state?
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1. It took us longer than any other state to become a state.
2. People in America did not think we would be loyal or American enough 3. Arguments over us being a state or just us staying a property of the U.S. 4. The argument over the "progressive movement"-some in the US were satisfied with the way it was, others wanted to keep growing with more states 4. "National Forests" farmers arguing with the government on farming land and forest land. farmers wanted farming, government kept "national forests" |
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What five hats does the governor wear?
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1. Executive
2. Legislative 3. Judicial 4. Ceremonial 5. Political Party |
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How many Sentators does New Mexico have?
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42
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How many Representatives does New Mexico have?
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70
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How long is a governor's term?
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Four years
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How long is a Senator's term?
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Four years
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How long is a Representative's term?
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two years
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What are the requirements for governor?
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Must be at least 25
Must be a US citizen Must live in NM |
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what are the requirements for a senator?
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must be at least 25
Must be a US citizen Must live in their district |
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what are the requirements for a representative?
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must be at least 21
must be a US citizen must live in their district |
