Law and order

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  • Created by: GraceLong
  • Created on: 03-02-16 19:58

1. How did the tension between homesteaders and cattlemen start before the Johnson Count War?

  • The Northern Stock Growers Association was set up
  • Homesteaders fenced off cattlemens land
  • Ella Watson was found with rustled cattle
  • Suspected cattle rustling
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2. What happened to thieves if they were caught stealing horses?

  • Chases out of town
  • Whipped
  • Hanged
  • Put in prison

3. Who were appointed by the President to be responsible for the state or territory?

  • Town marshals
  • Deputy marshals
  • US marshals
  • Sheriffs

4. Which racial group was attacked most frequently?

  • Chinese
  • Blacks
  • Indians
  • Mexicans

5. What was claim-jumping?

  • Taking land from homesteaders
  • Jumping on other peoples horses
  • Stealing gold mines for other miners
  • Stealing houses

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