Question

what significant change did the kearny code bring to territorial governance? (1 point)
it strengthened mexican authority
it replaced nuevomexicanos with anglos at the territorial level
it eliminated all existing legal structures
it granted independence to new mexico

Explanation:

The Kearny Code was issued during the Mexican - American War. It replaced nuevomexicanos with Anglos at the territorial level in New Mexico. It did not strengthen Mexican authority as it was an American - issued code during a war against Mexico. It did not eliminate all existing legal structures completely and did not grant independence to New Mexico.

Answer:

It replaced nuevomexicanos with Anglos at the territorial level