Discuss the Contest Between Union and Confederate Forces in the New

question 16

Essay

Discuss the contest between Union and Confederate forces in the New Mexico Territory, and examine the war against Indians in the Great Plains and Far West.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased in the vertebral column.

Respiratory System

The biological system in animals consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange between the organism and its environment.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, giving rise to muscles, bones, and the circulatory system.

Muscle

Tissues in the body that can contract, allowing movement of body parts and organs.