Question

what major problem did the hispanic americans in the southwest face? (1 point)
○ the refusal of the u s government to grant them citizenship
○ laws banning them from speaking spanish
○ efforts of the u s government to force them into mexico
○ white settlers taking their land from them

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• The U.S. government generally granted citizenship to Hispanic Americans in the Southwest (like through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo), so the first option is incorrect.
• There were no widespread laws banning Spanish - speaking, so the second option is wrong.
• The U.S. government did not force them into Mexico; instead, the Southwest became part of the U.S., so the third option is incorrect.
• White settlers often took land from Hispanic Americans in the Southwest through legal and illegal means, which was a major problem.

Answer:

D. white settlers taking their land from them