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Originally, what is known today as New Mexico formed part of the Territorio de Nuevo Mexico (New Mexico Territory) as well as some of the Sonoran Territories (specifically, the Mesilla Valley which is now part of southern Arizona and New Mexico). Both territories belonged to Mexico.
During the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848, Mexico lost the New Mexico Territory. Later on, by means of the Gadsden Purchase in 1853, Mexico sold the Mesilla Valley to the United States.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoNew Mexico became a state because the Territorial government wanted better representation and therefore by Act of Congress it became the 47th US State.
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∙ 14y agoNew Mexico became a state in the United State of America! Unless you meant "When", spellcheck! If that's what you meant, I'm not sure.
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∙ 14y agoAmerica won it from Mexico in the Mexican-American war.
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∙ 13y agoBy Act of Congress.
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∙ 13y agoTo gain representation in Washington, DC.
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What date did New Mexico become a stae?
New Mexico became the 47th state of the United States on 6 January 1912.
When did Mexico become a state of the US?
Mexico is an independent country. It is not a state of US. It has nothing to do with the US. It is outside the United State's jurisdiction. Only New Mexico is in the US. It was admitted as the 47th state in 1912.
When did New Mexico become a state?
On 6 January 1912 it became the 47th US State. Part of New Mexico is not actually part of the united states. it is its own little 2 mile land for the native Americans. The land also has its own laws.
When did new mexcio become a state?
After the Mexican American War as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Out of all of the 50 states what number from 1 through 50 did New Mexico become a state?
It was #47.
Was New Mexico the 3rd state to become a member of the US?
No, New Mexico became the 47th US State.
What was New Mexico's number when it become a state?
It was the 47th US State.
When did New Mexico's state bird become it state bird?
The Roadrunner officially became the state bird of New Mexico on March 16th, 1949.
When did the pinon become New Mexico's State Tree?
On March 16, 1949. The New Mexico Federation of Women's Club selected the Pinon tree as their choice, for New Mexico's State Tree.
When did the road runner become New Mexico's state bird?
1949
What date did New Mexico become a stae?
New Mexico became the 47th state of the United States on 6 January 1912.
Who made New Mexico become a state?
New Mexico was admitted to the union as the 47th U.S. state on January 6, 1912. William Howard Taft was President of the United States when New Mexico was admitted to the union.
When did Mexico become a state of the US?
Mexico is an independent country. It is not a state of US. It has nothing to do with the US. It is outside the United State's jurisdiction. Only New Mexico is in the US. It was admitted as the 47th state in 1912.
Did New Mexico become the 47th state?
Yes, on January 6, 1912
When did the New Mexico state flower become a flower?
the flower is a greenish-red coler
What date did Mexico become a state?
Uh... Mexico is not a state. It is a country.
What is the state amphibian of New Mexico?
The state amphibian of New Mexico is the New Mexico Spadefoot Toad.
