Was it really as violent as portrayed in western films? We're shoot outs, bank robberies, Indian attacks, or bandits really common or was that a big misconception?
Hi, you may find some of these threads of interest
AMA about the history of the 19th-Century American West (or how to find a job in public history) hosted by /u/itsallfolklore
FAQ section The "Old West" includes a thread on shoot-outs How expensive was ammunition in the "wild west"? featuring /u/petite-acorn
FAQ section How historically accurate are "Wild West" tropes? has links to a bunch of very old posts, but there's some content there worth checking out on pretty much every trope you can think of
a recent thread on train robberies 3rd and Final attempt at this question: How common were train robberies in the American West during the time of massive railroad expansion and how did they happen? featuring /u/The_Alaskan
a couple of threads on aboriginal-settler interactions Just how much has my view been skewed by typical Westerns (films)? Was there really so much active violence between civilians and Indians?, and How were Native Americans in California treated by pioneers/settlers/prospectors during the second half of the 19th century? featuring /u/retarredroof
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