NT302 Arizona History
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
“Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border Era” is the assigned
focus. Which activity best fits that assignment?
A. Rise of the open-range cattle industry, range wars (Pleasant Valley War), and the evolution of
ranching economies
B. Diné/Navajo, Apache, O'odham, Hopi, Zuni, Yavapai, Havasupai, and Hualapai
C. Trappers, traders, and the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and early American paths into the
Southwest
D. The Apache Wars and United States military campaigns (Geronimo, Cochise, and the U.S.
Army)
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border Era: Trappers,
traders, and the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and early American paths into the Southwest. A: This
describes “Cattle”, rather than the requested focus. B: This describes “Historic Native American
tribes of Arizona”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “Native American Conflicts,
Reservation System, and Military Campaigns”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 2
When differentiating “Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics” and
“Demographic Shifts, Civil Rights, and Modern Social History”, which concern is
associated with “Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics”?
A. The Mexican War of Independence and the transition of Arizona from Spanish colonial control
to Mexican territory (Sonora administration)
B. Evolution of labor movements, Cesar Chavez, and the United Farm Workers in Arizona
agriculture
C. The Confederate footprint and Civil War engagements in Arizona (Battle of Picacho Pass)
D. Military installations, prisoner-of-war camps, aviation training fields, and defense
manufacturing facilities
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics: The Confederate footprint and Civil
War engagements in Arizona (Battle of Picacho Pass). Demographic Shifts, Civil Rights, and Modern
Social History: Evolution of labor movements, Cesar Chavez, and the United Farm Workers in
Arizona agriculture. A: This describes “Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border
Era”, rather than the requested focus. B: This describes “Demographic Shifts, Civil Rights, and
Modern Social History”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “Arizona in the World
Wars and Mid-Century Transformations”, rather than the requested focus.
2
,QUESTIONS
Question 3
A comparison covers “Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border
Era”, “The Mexican-American War (1846–1848) and the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo”, “Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics”, “Formative cultural
periods”. Which association preserves the correct relationship? Pay particular
attention to the role of “Mogollon, Hohokam, and Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi)
societies”.
A. Formative cultural periods — Territorial politics, capital movements (Prescott, Tucson,
Prescott, Phoenix), and governance under federal appointees
B. Formative cultural periods — Mogollon, Hohokam, and Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) societies
C. Formative cultural periods — Trappers, traders, and the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and
early American paths into the Southwest
D. Formative cultural periods — The Gadsden Purchase (1853) and the finalization of the
southern boundary of Arizona
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Formative cultural periods: Mogollon, Hohokam, and Ancestral Puebloan
(Anasazi) societies. A: This option instead describes the following different focus: Territorial Period
and Civil War Dynamics: Territorial politics, capital movements (Prescott, Tucson, Prescott,
Phoenix), and governance under federal appointees. C: This option instead describes the following
different focus: Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border Era: Trappers, traders,
and the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and early American paths into the Southwest. D: This option
instead describes the following different focus: The Mexican-American War (1846–1848) and the
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: The Gadsden Purchase (1853) and the finalization of the southern
boundary of Arizona.
Question 4
For “Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics”, “Organic Act of 1863 and the
official creation of the Arizona Territory” has been addressed. Which further
task extends the review within that area?
A. Japanese-American internment camps (Poston and Gila River) during World War II
B. Evolution of labor movements, Cesar Chavez, and the United Farm Workers in Arizona
agriculture
C. Copper, Cattle, Cotton, and Climate
D. The Confederate footprint and Civil War engagements in Arizona (Battle of Picacho Pass)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics: The Confederate footprint and Civil
War engagements in Arizona (Battle of Picacho Pass). Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics:
Organic Act of 1863 and the official creation of the Arizona Territory. A: This describes “Arizona in
the World Wars and Mid-Century Transformations”, rather than the requested focus. B: This
describes “Demographic Shifts, Civil Rights, and Modern Social History”, rather than the requested
focus. C: This describes “The Four Cs”, rather than the requested focus.
3
, QUESTIONS
Question 5
When the objective moves from “Pre-Contact and Indigenous Civilizations of
the Southwest” to “Historiography and Historical Research Methods”, what
should replace the emphasis on “Paleo-Indian and Archaic periods across the
arid Southwest”?
A. Paleo-Indian and Archaic periods across the arid Southwest
B. Nature of historical inquiry, interpretation, and historical thinking
C. The impact of disease, trade, and the introduction of livestock and new crops on indigenous
societies
D. Spanish colonial administration, military strategy, and interaction with native populations
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Historiography and Historical Research Methods: Nature of historical inquiry,
interpretation, and historical thinking. Pre-Contact and Indigenous Civilizations of the Southwest:
Paleo-Indian and Archaic periods across the arid Southwest. A: This describes “Pre-Contact and
Indigenous Civilizations of the Southwest”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes
“Spanish Exploration and the Borderlands Era”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes
“Spanish Exploration and the Borderlands Era”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 6
A brief initially required “Geronimo, Cochise, and the U.S. Army” for “The
Apache Wars and United States military campaigns”, but now concerns
“Historiography and Historical Research Methods”. Which task matches the
revised requirement?
A. African American experiences and civil rights organizing in Phoenix and Tucson
B. Territorial politics, capital movements (Prescott, Tucson, Prescott, Phoenix), and governance
under federal appointees
C. Methodologies of oral history, archival research, and material culture interpretation
D. Geronimo, Cochise, and the U.S. Army
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Historiography and Historical Research Methods: Methodologies of oral history,
archival research, and material culture interpretation. The Apache Wars and United States military
campaigns: Geronimo, Cochise, and the U.S. Army. A: This describes “Demographic Shifts, Civil
Rights, and Modern Social History”, rather than the requested focus. B: This describes “Territorial
Period and Civil War Dynamics”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “The Apache
Wars and United States military campaigns”, rather than the requested focus.
4
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
“Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border Era” is the assigned
focus. Which activity best fits that assignment?
A. Rise of the open-range cattle industry, range wars (Pleasant Valley War), and the evolution of
ranching economies
B. Diné/Navajo, Apache, O'odham, Hopi, Zuni, Yavapai, Havasupai, and Hualapai
C. Trappers, traders, and the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and early American paths into the
Southwest
D. The Apache Wars and United States military campaigns (Geronimo, Cochise, and the U.S.
Army)
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border Era: Trappers,
traders, and the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and early American paths into the Southwest. A: This
describes “Cattle”, rather than the requested focus. B: This describes “Historic Native American
tribes of Arizona”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “Native American Conflicts,
Reservation System, and Military Campaigns”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 2
When differentiating “Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics” and
“Demographic Shifts, Civil Rights, and Modern Social History”, which concern is
associated with “Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics”?
A. The Mexican War of Independence and the transition of Arizona from Spanish colonial control
to Mexican territory (Sonora administration)
B. Evolution of labor movements, Cesar Chavez, and the United Farm Workers in Arizona
agriculture
C. The Confederate footprint and Civil War engagements in Arizona (Battle of Picacho Pass)
D. Military installations, prisoner-of-war camps, aviation training fields, and defense
manufacturing facilities
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics: The Confederate footprint and Civil
War engagements in Arizona (Battle of Picacho Pass). Demographic Shifts, Civil Rights, and Modern
Social History: Evolution of labor movements, Cesar Chavez, and the United Farm Workers in
Arizona agriculture. A: This describes “Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border
Era”, rather than the requested focus. B: This describes “Demographic Shifts, Civil Rights, and
Modern Social History”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “Arizona in the World
Wars and Mid-Century Transformations”, rather than the requested focus.
2
,QUESTIONS
Question 3
A comparison covers “Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border
Era”, “The Mexican-American War (1846–1848) and the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo”, “Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics”, “Formative cultural
periods”. Which association preserves the correct relationship? Pay particular
attention to the role of “Mogollon, Hohokam, and Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi)
societies”.
A. Formative cultural periods — Territorial politics, capital movements (Prescott, Tucson,
Prescott, Phoenix), and governance under federal appointees
B. Formative cultural periods — Mogollon, Hohokam, and Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) societies
C. Formative cultural periods — Trappers, traders, and the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and
early American paths into the Southwest
D. Formative cultural periods — The Gadsden Purchase (1853) and the finalization of the
southern boundary of Arizona
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Formative cultural periods: Mogollon, Hohokam, and Ancestral Puebloan
(Anasazi) societies. A: This option instead describes the following different focus: Territorial Period
and Civil War Dynamics: Territorial politics, capital movements (Prescott, Tucson, Prescott,
Phoenix), and governance under federal appointees. C: This option instead describes the following
different focus: Mexican Independence and the Mexican-American Border Era: Trappers, traders,
and the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and early American paths into the Southwest. D: This option
instead describes the following different focus: The Mexican-American War (1846–1848) and the
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: The Gadsden Purchase (1853) and the finalization of the southern
boundary of Arizona.
Question 4
For “Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics”, “Organic Act of 1863 and the
official creation of the Arizona Territory” has been addressed. Which further
task extends the review within that area?
A. Japanese-American internment camps (Poston and Gila River) during World War II
B. Evolution of labor movements, Cesar Chavez, and the United Farm Workers in Arizona
agriculture
C. Copper, Cattle, Cotton, and Climate
D. The Confederate footprint and Civil War engagements in Arizona (Battle of Picacho Pass)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics: The Confederate footprint and Civil
War engagements in Arizona (Battle of Picacho Pass). Territorial Period and Civil War Dynamics:
Organic Act of 1863 and the official creation of the Arizona Territory. A: This describes “Arizona in
the World Wars and Mid-Century Transformations”, rather than the requested focus. B: This
describes “Demographic Shifts, Civil Rights, and Modern Social History”, rather than the requested
focus. C: This describes “The Four Cs”, rather than the requested focus.
3
, QUESTIONS
Question 5
When the objective moves from “Pre-Contact and Indigenous Civilizations of
the Southwest” to “Historiography and Historical Research Methods”, what
should replace the emphasis on “Paleo-Indian and Archaic periods across the
arid Southwest”?
A. Paleo-Indian and Archaic periods across the arid Southwest
B. Nature of historical inquiry, interpretation, and historical thinking
C. The impact of disease, trade, and the introduction of livestock and new crops on indigenous
societies
D. Spanish colonial administration, military strategy, and interaction with native populations
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Historiography and Historical Research Methods: Nature of historical inquiry,
interpretation, and historical thinking. Pre-Contact and Indigenous Civilizations of the Southwest:
Paleo-Indian and Archaic periods across the arid Southwest. A: This describes “Pre-Contact and
Indigenous Civilizations of the Southwest”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes
“Spanish Exploration and the Borderlands Era”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes
“Spanish Exploration and the Borderlands Era”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 6
A brief initially required “Geronimo, Cochise, and the U.S. Army” for “The
Apache Wars and United States military campaigns”, but now concerns
“Historiography and Historical Research Methods”. Which task matches the
revised requirement?
A. African American experiences and civil rights organizing in Phoenix and Tucson
B. Territorial politics, capital movements (Prescott, Tucson, Prescott, Phoenix), and governance
under federal appointees
C. Methodologies of oral history, archival research, and material culture interpretation
D. Geronimo, Cochise, and the U.S. Army
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Historiography and Historical Research Methods: Methodologies of oral history,
archival research, and material culture interpretation. The Apache Wars and United States military
campaigns: Geronimo, Cochise, and the U.S. Army. A: This describes “Demographic Shifts, Civil
Rights, and Modern Social History”, rather than the requested focus. B: This describes “Territorial
Period and Civil War Dynamics”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “The Apache
Wars and United States military campaigns”, rather than the requested focus.
4
