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The rapid expansion of American settlers into the South and West conferred upon it the image of wild and lawlessness as social infrastructure could not keep pace with the growth. This raised the incidence of vigilante justice, outlaw bands, and perceived violations of personal honor being resolved by duels (which are a throwback to Continental Europe). These imageries coupled with folklore created these misconceptions and generalizations on the American South and West.
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Ezrathe South and West regions of the United States had a reputation for being more heavily armed and having a strong gun culture compared to other parts of the country. This connotation stems from historical trends of gun ownership and usage, as well as the influence of the frontier spirit on these regions.
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