Plzzz what were the barriers to statehood (new mexico) ? at least 6 answers what were key steps to attaining statehood (new mexico) ? at least 6 answers

New Mexico's path to statehood had a rocky journey mainly due to:

Religion (most of the population in New Mexico were Roman Catholic)Language barrier (Spanish was the predominant language)Prejudice against HispanicsGeneral poverty and lawlessness in the regionTexas outraged at New Mexico's petition to apply for statehoodThe outbreak of the American civil war

However, on January 6th, 1912 New Mexico officially became the 47th state of the union, due to in large part to:

New Mexico fighting for the Union during the civil warThe large New Mexican volunteer force that fought in the Spanish-American warIncreasing economic growthIncreasing social and cultural transformationDecreasing in lawlessness throughout the regionEnabling Act of 1910 (Which cleared the way for New Mexico their own state government and constitution)

River valleys were good places for hunting and fishing.