Lawlessness! (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did 'lawlessness' mean in the American West during c1835-c1862?
What did 'lawlessness' mean in the American West during c1835-c1862?
Law enforcement systems were overwhelmed
What was San Francisco's population by 1849 during the California Gold Rush?
What was San Francisco's population by 1849 during the California Gold Rush?
Approximately 25,000 people
What was 'claim jumping' in the context of mining camps?
What was 'claim jumping' in the context of mining camps?
Illegally taking over a mining claim
What was a vigilance committee?
What was a vigilance committee?
Citizens punishing lawbreakers themselves
Who typically served as judge in miners' courts?
Who typically served as judge in miners' courts?
A respected older miner
How many Chinese migrants arrived in San Francisco in 1852?
How many Chinese migrants arrived in San Francisco in 1852?
Approximately 20,000
When did criminal gangs gain significant control over parts of San Francisco?
When did criminal gangs gain significant control over parts of San Francisco?
By 1851
What often fuelled violence in male-dominated mining camps?
What often fuelled violence in male-dominated mining camps?
Alcohol, gambling & fights over women
Which social factor created volatile environments that escalated conflicts?
Which social factor created volatile environments that escalated conflicts?
Male populations with alcohol & gambling
Why did many prospectors turn to crime in San Francisco?
Why did many prospectors turn to crime in San Francisco?
They found no gold & became desperate
What legal restriction did Chinese migrants face in mining?
What legal restriction did Chinese migrants face in mining?
Banned from working new mining claims
How were law enforcement officers in San Francisco affected by criminal gangs?
How were law enforcement officers in San Francisco affected by criminal gangs?
Many were overwhelmed & corrupted by bribes