its challengers. The power roles were led by the Anglo-Americans one Republican and other Democrate. It has often been portrayed as a personal feud or as a cattle or range war.F. The Americanization of the Catholic Church- The Roman Catholic Church, the most important institution to New Mexicans directly touched their lives from cradle to grave. Soon after the church limited its functions to strictly spiritual matters. Antonio Jose Martinez was a strong leader in the church.G. The Resistance- The 1880s saw increased opposition to land encrachments. Mexicans suffered from the impact of the railroad, private contractors stripped the timber from the land. So by the middle of the decade, Mexicans organized the association of the Brotherhood for the Protection of the rights and Privileges of the People of New Mexico, whose stated purpose was to free New Mexico from corrupt politicians and monopolies.H. The End of the Frontier- The Santa Fe Ring’s heyday lasted from 1865 to 1885. Government corruption, warfare, and political favoritism all marred these years. Drew national attention to the lawlessness in New Mexico forced changes.4 Sonora Invaded: The Occupation of ArizonaA. Building a Myth- The major portion of the Mesilla Valley was in northern Sonora, aka Arizona. The United States did not want it solely for the purpose of a southern railway route. The main attraction was the Mesilla’s mineral wealth.B. Euroamerican Colonialism- Until 1863, Arizona was a frontier of New Mexico isolated from Santa Fe by hundreds of miles of deserts, mountains, and apache land. Arizona’s geographical isolation presented a barrier to its economic development. Capitalists needed cheap labor and inexpensive transportation.C. The Polarization of Society- Relations between the Apache and North Americans gradually deteriorated. Self-government did not reach Arizona. From the beginning, Anglo-Americans in Arizona formed a privileged class. Mining ...
