Exam Question – Who became vigilantes? Level 1 – 1 – 2 marks. You describe simple statements that relate to the question. Level 2 3 – 4 marks. You describe and explain key features using examples to support your ideas

Why was the West so difficult to police? Brainstorm

Why was there disorder in the West? The huge area, and slowness of transport made ‘policing’ the West difficult. Mining camps and cow towns were centres of lawlessness Vigilantes (self- created policing groups) used violence and created terror Gunslingers and gangs dominated many areas Conflict on the range frequently broke out Between cattlemen and homesteaders i.e. Johnson County War

Using source F and your own knowledge, explain the difficulties of keeping law and order in the American West. Reward $5000 For the capture, dead or alive, of William Wright, better known as ‘Billy the Kid’. Age 18. Height, 5 feet 3 inches. Weight, 125lbs. Light hair, blue eyes and even features. He is the leader of the worst band of desperadoes New Mexico has ever had to deal with. Source F – A wanted poster produced by the Governor of New Mexico, 13 December 1880 Level 1 – 1 – 2 marks, lists or describes key features without explaining them Level 2 - 3 – 5 marks, considers one factor and or mentions other key features (probably based on the source) Level 3 - 6 – 8 marks, explains more than one factor using examples from own Knowledge and the source.

What different types of crime existed?

By 1895 the problems of lawlessness in the West were gradually being resolved… but WHY? By 1895 the problems of lawlessness in the West were gradually being resolved… but WHY?

Why had the American West become more peaceful and law abiding by 1895 Why had the American West become more peaceful and law abiding by 1895? What reasons can you think of? How do they link together? Which is the most important?

The Mark Scheme Level 1 – 1 – 2 marks, answer describes general points, single factors or Simple statements of knowledge Level 2 – 3 – 6 marks, answer that talks about several factors, but no Real detail or explanation OR one factor is explained in depth and thinks about the Importance of one factor. Level 3 – 7 – 10 marks, answer explains several factors related to the Question giving specific examples and details from own knowledge or providing links between factors Level 4 – 11 – 12 marks, same as level 3 but with a detailed conclusion that clearly evaluates the importance of each factor or summarises the importance of the factors involved.