Range war

Definition

An armed conflict between rival groups over ranching interests, land or control of local business.

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Paper 2

A range war was an armed conflict over ranching interests, land or local business power. The Lincoln County War showed how business rivalry could become violent. The Johnson County War of 1892, in Wyoming, revealed a related problem: powerful ranchers attempted to remove smaller competitors by force.
Revise: Conflict and Tension

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GCSE History · key term

An armed conflict between rival groups over ranching interests, land or control of local business.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

A range war was an armed conflict over ranching interests, land or local business power. The Lincoln County War showed how business rivalry could become violent. The Johnson County War of 1892, in Wyoming, revealed a related problem: powerful ranchers attempted to remove smaller competitors by force.
Revise: Conflict and Tension

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