1. 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

2. Myths State of nature From barbarism to civilization American exceptionalism

3. Facts Farming Mining Ranching Railroad

4. War Guerillas and raiders Indian wars Lawrence, Kansas August 20, 1863

5. Government Fifth cavalry, OK-- 1888

6. Courts Judge Roy Bean-- Vinegaroon, Texas

7. Lawmen Dodge City marshals –Wyatt Earp

8. Private Justice William Bonney SF Vigilance Committee

9. Property Cattle rustling Train and bank robbery

10. Vice Leadville Vice District

11. Violence Bowie Knife Colt Peacemaker

12. Political Warfare Justice David Terry Hoodoo War Jesse James John Wesley Hardin