Lynch mobs and vigilante groups on the American frontier resulted from:

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The isolation from formal law and justice on the American frontier led to the rise of lynch mobs and vigilante groups as a means for the community to maintain order and seek justice. Often operating outside of the legal system, these groups were characterized by a lack of due process and often engaged in extreme violence. While factors such as the American Frontier Personality and the resistance of American Indians may have contributed to the emergence of these groups, the lack of formal law and order was the primary catalyst.

Lynch Mobs and Vigilante Groups on the American Frontier Resulted