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What activity was rampant in northern Illinois during Hickok's early life?

  • Prohibition

  • Gold Rush

  • Lawlessness

  • Industrialization

Answer

Lawlessness was rampant in northern Illinois during Hickok's early life due to the region's sparse population, lack of law enforcement, and abundance of resources that attracted a diverse group of settlers, including criminals and outlaws. This environment provided fertile ground for Hickok's development as a frontiersman and gunfighter, shaping his reputation as a fearless and skilled individual in the Wild West.
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