The American West - Lawlessness in American West 0.0 / 5 ? Ancient HistoryLawlessness in American WestGCSEEdexcel Created by: Lubna.KCreated on: 07-03-23 17:00 When one man took over another man's claim. Claim Jumping 1 of 6 People who took the law into their own hands. Would even lynch people. Vigilante Committees 2 of 6 Took control of city areas. The police could not control them. Gangs 3 of 6 Chinese migrants who worked in mines faced this. Racial tension from immigrants. 4 of 6 An elected law officer who had the responsibility of keeping peace in their area, but could be bribed. Sheriff 5 of 6 A good example is during the Johnson County War, these law enforcers were lenient towards the rich. Juries. 6 of 6
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