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In 1846, the United States declared war --on Mexico--, and the capture of northern Mexico, --New Mexico--, became one of its first objectives. A U.S. officer, --General Stephen Watts Kearny--, entered and captured Santa Fe. Today, New Mexico, --a state filled with rich cultural traditions--, has a diverse population.
Which underlined word is the appositive phrase?
( -- = underlined words)

User Olimpia
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i believe it is : --a state filled with rich cultural traditions--. you could take that out of the passage and it would make perfect sense.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Today, New Mexico, --a state filled with rich cultural traditions--, has a diverse population.

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