Conflict on the Plains (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did 'lawlessness' mean in the American West?
What did 'lawlessness' mean in the American West?
Weak law enforcement systems
What was the main reason for lawlessness in the West?
What was the main reason for lawlessness in the West?
Population grew faster than law systems
Which factor was the most critical problem causing lawlessness?
Which factor was the most critical problem causing lawlessness?
Insufficient law enforcement officers
Which social problems flourished in frontier communities?
Which social problems flourished in frontier communities?
Alcohol, gambling, and prostitution
What was 'claim jumping'?
What was 'claim jumping'?
Taking over someone's mining claim
Why were mining communities particularly vulnerable to lawlessness?
Why were mining communities particularly vulnerable to lawlessness?
They were isolated in mountains
How much did San Francisco's population grow by 1849?
How much did San Francisco's population grow by 1849?
From 1,000 to 25,000
What happened in San Francisco by 1851?
What happened in San Francisco by 1851?
Organised gangs gained control
How many Chinese migrants arrived in San Francisco in 1852 alone?
How many Chinese migrants arrived in San Francisco in 1852 alone?
Around 20,000 people
What restrictions did Chinese people face in mining?
What restrictions did Chinese people face in mining?
Banned from working new mining claims
When was the first vigilance committee established in San Francisco?
When was the first vigilance committee established in San Francisco?
1851
Who typically served as judge in miners' courts?
Who typically served as judge in miners' courts?
A respected older miner