Gorras Blancas

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The Gorras Blancas (Spanish for "White Caps") was a group active in the American Southwest in the late 1880s. The group believed in Mexican reclamation of land taken by Anglo farmers and used intimidation and raids to accomplish their goals. The name comes from the white head coverings many wore. One notable activity was the destruction of fences of public grazing land and arson on the farms of uncooperative citizens.