wild west i.introduction—myth of the west ii.the facts of life a.economy b.population c.war in the...

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Wild West I. Introduction—Myth of the West II. The Facts of Life A. Economy B. Population C. War in the West III. Legal Institutions A. Government B. Courts C. Lawmen D. Private Justice IV. Crimes A. Property B. Vice C. Violence

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Wild WestI. Introduction—Myth of the WestII. The Facts of Life

A. EconomyB. PopulationC. War in the West

III. Legal InstitutionsA. GovernmentB. CourtsC. LawmenD. Private Justice

IV. CrimesA. PropertyB. ViceC. Violence

Myths

• State of nature

• From barbarism to civilization

• American exceptionalism

Facts

• Farming• Mining• Ranching• Railroad

War

• Guerillas and raiders• Indian wars

Lawrence, Kansas

August 20, 1863

Government

• Fifth cavalry, OK-- 1888

Courts

• Judge Roy Bean-- Vinegaroon, Texas

Lawmen

• Dodge City marshals– Wyatt Earp

Private Justice

• William Bonney• SF Vigilance Committee

Property

• Cattle rustling• Train and bank robbery

Vice

• Leadville Vice District

Violence

• Bowie Knife

• Colt Peacemaker

Political Warfare

• Justice David Terry

• Hoodoo War• Jesse James• John Wesley

Hardin