Explain the status of the American Southwest at the time of the American acquisition via the Mexican Cession. What characteristics did the peoples and societies there share, and what had happened during Spanish and Mexican periods to shape those cultures and societies within this region?
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You must provide a thorough response that answers the entire question posed above. The essay is to be no less than four (4) and no greater than six (6) full pages in length, in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced with 1” margins. You may not utilize any website without checking its credentials and/or those of the author of said online material. If you have any questions about what constitutes an appropriate source and/or academic credentials, please contact Dr. Morgan directly via email. All source material must be properly cited in Chicago-style citation (footnotes). Failure to cite your sources will result in receiving a zero on the assignment. Failing to mark direct quotes appropriately will be treated as plagiarism. Direct quotes must be in quotation marks and be cited to their original source. Paraphrases or the use of facts beyond common knowledge must be cited to the source of the information which you used.
