Amazing Photos From The Old Wild West You Might Be Surprised Exist

Thousands of people from all over the world converged on California in search of gold, and the resulting population boom profoundly impacted the state.

The Gold Rush also led to a dramatic increase in trade and commerce and a sharp spike in inflation.

By 1850, California’s population had exploded to over 200,000, making it one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. The Gold Rush continued until 1855 when gold production began to decline.

Although it lasted for only a few years, the Gold Rush impacted California and the American West.

Rufus Buck Gang

From 1896 to 1897, the Rufus Buck Gang terrorized Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. The gang, which was made up of both Native Americans and African Americans, committed a series of robberies and slayings.

They were finally captured after a shootout with law enforcement in which two officers were slain. The gang’s leader, Rufus Buck, was hanged in July 1897.

The Rufus Buck Gang was one of the most notorious outlaw gangs in the American West. Their story is a reminder of the violence and disorder that existed in the frontier territories during the late 19th century.

Crazy Horse

​In the late 1800s, a Lakota warrior named Crazy Horse became one of the most respected leaders of his people. He was known for his courage and fighting skills and led his tribe in many successful battles against the US Army.

However, Crazy Horse’s greatest victory came in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where he and his warriors defeated General George Custer and his troops.