History ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 6-2-1961

Abstract

Because of her long history, far more tumultuous and varied than that of the other territories; and her culture, so different from all the rest of the United States, New Mexico was the most intriguing and challenging of the western territories. Modern American history has paralleled this unique past by showing that New Mexico, along with her sister territory Arizona, fought the longest and most complex battle for statehood. In the 1880's New Mexico was one of the many territories in the western domain in the United States. In fact, statehood in the west was the exception rather than the rule.

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Degree Name

History

Department Name

History

First Committee Member (Chair)

Frank Driver Reeve

Second Committee Member

None

Third Committee Member

N/A

Fourth Committee Member

None

Language

English

Keywords

New Mexico History, Statehood, Springer Omnibus Bill, Knox Bill, Jointure Movement, Enabling Act, 1910 Constitutional Convention, Constitution of 1889, Antonio Joseph, Silver Republications, Tom Catron

Document Type

Dissertation

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