What perception among Americans led to a long delay for New Mexican statehood?
A. New Mexicans would be unable to establish a secure state
government.
B. New Mexicans couldn't become part of the American culture
because of their language and religion.
C. New Mexicans did not want their territory to become a U. S. state
at all.
D. New Mexicans would only be loyal to the United States during
peacetime.
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