The Unreliability of Lawmen in the Old West

question 70

Multiple Choice

The unreliability of lawmen in the Old West

• A) led to the formation of posses and vigilante groups.
• B) resulted from their intense focus on a few prominent outlaws.
• C) was typical of law enforcement worldwide at the time.
• D) was limited to a few poorly chosen sheriffs and marshals.

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