Because formal law enforcement frequently did not exist on the American frontier,________ were often the only law available to early settlers.
A)night watches
B)shire reeves
C)thief takers
D)vigilantes

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Vigilantes often served as the only form of law enforcement on the American frontier, where formal law enforcement structures were not yet established. They took the law into their own hands to protect their communities.

Because Formal Law Enforcement Frequently Did Not Exist on the American