Question

Why did miners in the West create groups of vigilantes?

(1 point)
Responses

to clear forests and prepare for mining

to clear forests and prepare for mining

to take control of claims from businesses

to take control of claims from businesses

to enforce laws and punish criminals

to enforce laws and punish criminals

to replace independent contractors

Answer 1

to enforce laws and punish criminals — mining camps were remote and lacked established law enforcement, so miners formed vigilante groups to keep order and protect claims.