3#1 13 Colonies

Benchmark 3-

Compare political philosophies and concepts of government that became the foundation for the American Revolution and the United States government.

#1 Standard with Test Specifications:

Compare and contrast New Mexico’s entry into the United States with that of the original thirteen colonies.

Specifications:

● Compare and contrast the original 13 colonies to the settlement of the New Mexico territory

Sample Question:

Analyze the table and answer the question that follows.

How was New Mexico’s path to statehood different from that of the original 13 colonies?

A. There were no differences.

B. All Americans spoke Spanish.

C. New Mexico had not been a territory.

D. The American colonies chose to be independent. *