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Powerful railroad company leaders whose wealth and power exploded during the railroad boom.

Settlements established through its connection to nearby cattle herders, which would evolve into towns and cities.

The concept of a train network that connects the entirety of a large area of land (in our case, the United States).

Forced settlements of geographic areas designated for Native American tribes, rather than their ancestral homelands.

The aftermath of Boomtown's mine being cleared out.

Someone who lives in the wilderness, panning dirt and riverwater in search of new sources of gold.

The Lakota religious ceremony established by the prophet Wovoka, which would be used as a justification for arresting Sitting Bull.

The Lakota chieftain who led during the Battle of the Little Bighorn, whose death would also spark the Wounded Knee Massacre.

Average armed citizens, outside of law enforcement, who would utilize violence against outlaws at the time.

Mexican ranch handlers whose tools and techniques were adapted by Americans who would become known as “cowboys.”