The American West - Lawlessness in American West

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

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People who took the law into their own hands. Would even lynch people.

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Vigilante Committees

Card 3

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Took control of city areas. The police could not control them.

Back

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Card 4

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Chinese migrants who worked in mines faced this.

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Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

An elected law officer who had the responsibility of keeping peace in their area, but could be bribed.

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Preview of the front of card 5
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