What was Dennis Chavez's contribution to New Mexico's role in national security? a. He supported increased military bases and technology in New Mexico. b. He secured contracts for homeland security. c. He urged people to sign up for the military. d. He brought the battleship construction industry to New Mexico.

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Austin Cunningham

27 March, 00:47

What was Dennis Chavez's contribution to New Mexico's role in national security? a. He supported increased military bases and technology in New Mexico. b. He secured contracts for homeland security. c. He urged people to sign up for the military. d. He brought the battleship construction industry to New Mexico.

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Jaelynn Vincent · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. He supported increased military bases and technology in New Mexico.

Senator Dennis Chavez, was the first American-born Hispanic senator. He introduced many civil rights reforms such as the Fair Employment Practices Commission Bill, which had an objective to end racial discrimination in the workplace. New Mexico has honored him with a statue for his deeds.