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.

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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

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

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

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