What was the Wild West era?

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What was the Wild West era?

Western Expansion and Statehood:

During the three decades of the Wild West, various regions associated with the Wild West Era gained statehood: Nebraska (1867), Colorado (1876), North Dakota (1889), South Dakota (1889), Montana (1889), Idaho (1890), and Wyoming (1890).

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The Wild West Era refers to a period within United States history when populations west of the Mississippi River increased. This era began around 1865...

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