Law And Order In The West Flashcards
1
Q
What were common crimes in the west?
A
Train robberies - butch Cassidy Claim jumping Racial attacks Fence cutting - homesteaders and ranches for water supply Bank robbery - james Young gang Cattle rustling Horse stealing
2
Q
What was the problem with law and order in the west?
A
Officers weren’t paid much and could be bribed by criminals
People try and sort own problems
Self defence is not considered illegal
3
Q
Who were the vigilantes?
A
Took the law into their own hands
Sometimes accused the wrong person
4
Q
What were the pinkertons?
A
Private law and order companies
5
Q
Who did the government supply to keep peace?
A
U.S. Marshals Town Marshals Sheriff Texas ranger Judges
6
Q
Why was law and order hard?
A
Slow transport
Shortage of reliable officers
Values and attitudes
