Question

Which event made Americans believe that New Mexicans would be loyal to

Spain or Mexico over the United States?
A. The invasion by the Confederacy
B. The Spanish-American War
O c. The Revolt of 1847
D. The Elkins handshake

Answer 1

c. The Revolt of 1847

Step-by-step explanation:

the Revolt of 1847 was used as

a proof by americans that New Mexicans could not be relied on to be loyal American citizens. This perception was held on to for a very long time even as New Mexico fought for statehood

This revolt was an insurrection against the united States of america by Mexicans and the pueblo people, during America's war with Mexico.