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From about 1845 to 1885--the height of the period known as the Old West--thousands of people moved west to claim land the government was giving away. They established towns, farms, and ranches very quickly. The only law officers were sheriffs and marshals, and even they were scarce. During these years, some persons called outlaws--gunmen, or bandits--took advantage of the unsettled conditions.

Two brothers named Frank and Jesse James organized a gang of outlaws in 1866. They roamed the West for 16 years, robbing banks and trains and murdering innocent people. If there ...

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