6. What event led to the withdrawal of Southern support for New Mexico's statehood in 1876? Include evidence
A) Poorly timed handshake by a delegate
B) Congressional debate over territorial governance
C) Population decline in New Mexico
D) Territorial conflict with neighboring states
D) Territorial conflict with neighboring states
Evidence: The event that led to the withdrawal of Southern support for New Mexico's statehood in 1876 was a territorial conflict with neighboring states. There were disputes over the borders and land claims between New Mexico and neighboring territories, particularly Arizona. Southern politicians feared that these conflicts would undermine their own interests and power, leading them to withdraw their support for New Mexico's statehood. This territorial conflict played a significant role in the failure of New Mexico to achieve statehood in 1876.