Question

how did the hispanos of new mexico get along with the anglos who began to settle in the area?

a. extremely well because the anglos respected hispanos.

b. not very well because the anglos looked down on hispanos.

c. horribly because the anglos ranked low in the casta social system.

d. horribly because the two groups quickly began fighting.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Historical context shows Anglos often had a sense of superiority and did not generally respect Hispanos enough for extremely good relations, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: During the Anglo settlement in New Mexico, Anglos often held ethnocentric views and looked down on Hispanos, leading to tense or poor relations. This aligns with historical patterns of cultural and social hierarchy issues.
• Option C: The casta social system was more relevant in Spanish colonial Mexico (not the context of Anglo - Hispano relations in New Mexico in the same way), and Anglos were not part of the casta system in New Mexico in a way that would drive this dynamic, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: While relations were strained, there wasn't immediate all - out fighting as described; the tension was more rooted in social hierarchy and discrimination, not immediate warfare, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Not very well because the Anglos looked down on Hispanos.