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Why did miners in the west create groups of vigilantes ? Pls answer . A. To clear forests and prepare for mining B. To take control of claims from businesses C. To enforce laws and punish criminals D.
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Why did miners in the west create groups of vigilantes ?

Pls answer .

A. To clear forests and prepare for mining
B. To take control of claims from businesses
C. To enforce laws and punish criminals
D. To replace independent contracts

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C- To enforce laws and punish criminals.

crime rates in the goldfields were extremely high so, vigilante justice was really the only response to criminal activity left unchecked.
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