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Why were vigilance committees important to the boomtowns of the West?
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offical law enforcement was lacking
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What led to the start of boomtowns in the west?
cattle
What were committees?
In the Old West, there was often insufficient police presence to deter the bad guys (robbers, rustlers, rapists and so on) so citizens set of "Committees of Vigilance" or what we today would call Neighborhood Watches to do the policing themselves. The members of such committees were sometimes called "vigilantes," that being the Spanish name for someone who watches. In drama, vigilantes are almost always depicted as Out of Control, and accused of that most damning of state accusations, "taking the law into their own hands." No doubt many vigilantes made hasty judgments or used their power to exact personal vengeance, but where there was no official law, the committees of vigilance performed an important and civilizing function.
What is the vigilante committee?
In the Old West, there was often insufficient police presence to deter the bad guys (robbers, rustlers, rapists and so on) so citizens set of "Committees of Vigilance" or what we today would call Neighborhood Watches to do the policing themselves. The members of such committees were sometimes called "vigilantes," that being the Spanish name for someone who watches. In drama, vigilantes are almost always depicted as Out of Control, and accused of that most damning of state accusations, "taking the law into their own hands." No doubt many vigilantes made hasty judgments or used their power to exact personal vengeance, but where there was no official law, the committees of vigilance performed an important and civilizing function.
Why were the railroads so important to the boomtowns?
Railroads were important to boom towns because for the most part, boom towns set up around railway stations. Boom towns were also built around mining sites, and railroads built near these sites. This was a way to transport people and mined goods to the east, while bringing more people to the west to mine.
Why did the boomtowns spring up throughout the west?
First the miners set up tent camps then merchants come and set up shops soon more and more people come and shops such as barbershops, banks, clothes stores, ect. start being built. Eventually when houses are built and people start coming.
What state does the president pro temp represent?
He is a voting member of the US Senate with great seniority which puts him in a position of leadership on important committees in the Senate. He also has the ceremonial position as vice-chair of the Senate and is third in line in the presidential succession.
Why were mountain men important in the history of the west?
Mountain men were important to the history of the west because they explored and settled regions that were remote. They also hunted and developed a large fur trade in the west.
In what way were the Northeast and West important to each other?
The West provided food for the Northeast. The Northeast provided workers for the West.
Was an important West African center of trade?
Yes, Benin was an important trading centre
Why were griots important?
Griots are important because it represented west African culture and society
Why are the yellow Yangtze and west river important?
because
Is what Jacques Cartier did important?
he discovered the north west
