Which of the following statements regarding Hispanic New Mexico is FALSE?
A. The Anglo-American population grew rapidly once the railroads began traveling to the Southwest.
B. At the time of the Mexican War, Hispanics greatly outnumbered Anglo-Americans.
C. Taos Indians, allied with Navajos and Apaches, forced out Anglo-Americans until 1847.
D. The Spanish had had settlements in the area since the seventeenth century.
E. Descendants of the original settlers engaged primarily in cattle and sheep ranching.
Answer: C
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