What condition in western boomtowns led directly to the formation of vigilante groups?

Disputes over mining claims with large companies

The absence of formal law enforcement and courts

The need to build towns and infrastructure quickly

Conflicts between miners and railroad companies

Which factor was a major contributor to the lawlessness and disorder common in mining boomtowns?

The slow development of railroad lines to the towns.

The population grew much faster than formal government could be established.

The strict laws imposed by the federal government on all of the new settlements.

A lack of valuable resources, which led to widespread frustration.

They were often given the best mining equipment for free.

They were elected to positions of leadership in the towns.

They were frequently offered partnerships in large mining companies.

They were subjected to special taxes and sometimes forced off their claims by mobs.

refused to share their advanced mining technology.

attempted to hire American Indians for low wages.

ignored existing treaties and settled on native lands.

introduced new diseases to the local populations.