Explain how American and European landowners were changing the geographic and economic landscape.

Prompt: Were the White Caps (Los Gorras Blancos) choices and actions ethical? Support your answer by referencing the definition of an ethical decision, as well as specific historical evidence.
An ethical decision is one that engenders trust, and thus indicates responsibility, fairness and caring to an individual. To be ethical, one has to demonstrate respect, and responsibility. Ethical decision-making requires a review of different options, eliminating those with an unethical standpoint, and then choosing the best ethical alternative.
To effectively appraise the decision-making you should:
Explain the history of the Las Vegas community land grant as part of Mexico and the U.S.
Explain how American and European landowners were changing the geographic and economic landscape
Explain the legal rights of the Neomexicano inheritors of the land grant and determine if they were being violated
Explore the motives and actions of the White Caps
Explain the local community response to the White Caps and the effects of their actions
Justify your answer using specific evidence from the definition of an ethical decision, paired with specific historical evidence from previous discussion.
Criteria for Success
The assignment should be multiple paragraphs (4-5) in length to address the necessary points
The assignment should reference sources provided on the White Caps
The assignment should utilize proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar
New Mexico Office of the State Historian : 1889 – Las Gorras Blancas of San Miguel County (archive.org)

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