Why were the members of the Santa Fe Ring were notorious in the late 19th century? (Only ONE answer is correct.) A. They protected the land grants given to long-time residents of New Mexico before it became part of the U.S. B. They swindled land away from Spanish-speaking New Mexicans farmers and ranchers. C. They were criminals who were in and out of prison. D. They protested against Anglo American ranchers who put up barbed wire fences.

Why were the members of the Santa Fe Ring were notorious in the late 19th century? (Only ONE answer is correct.) A. They protected the land grants given to long-time residents of New Mexico before it became part of the U.S. B. They swindled land away from Spanish-speaking New Mexicans farmers and ranchers. C. They were criminals who were in and out of prison. D. They protested against Anglo American ranchers who put up barbed wire fences.