Why did miners in the West create groups of vigilantes?

Question

(1 point)
O to clear forests and prepare for mining
O to take control of claims from businesses
O to enforce laws and punish criminals
O to replace independent contractors

Answer 1

Miners in the West created groups of vigilantes primarily to enforce laws and punish criminals. In many mining towns, formal law enforcement was often lacking or ineffective, leading miners to take matters into their own hands to deal with crime and disputes related to mining claims.