How wild was the wild west? Was violence as prevalent as it is in popular culture, were people shooting each other left and right for nothing more than cheating at poker, or was it very civil? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

How wild was the wild west? Was violence as prevalent as it is in popular culture, were people shooting each other left and right for nothing more than cheating at poker, or was it very civil?

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Check out the these previous answers on violence in the Wild West, along with the related FAQ section:

Was being a Sheriff in the wild West a coveted position? by /u/itsallfolklore
How violent was the Wild West? and How accurate is Hollywood's portrayal of what we know as "The Wild West"? by /u/petite-acorn
How common were train robberies in the American West during the time of massive railroad expansion and how did they happen? by /u/nilhaus