Wanted: The Infamous Reno Gang

Wanted: The Infamous Reno Gang

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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In the 1860s, the Reno Gang became infamous for robbing trains across the frontier states, amassing a fortune. The Pinkerton National Detective Agency, led by Allan Pinkerton, was hired to stop them. Pinkerton's plan led to the gang's capture, but a vigilante group executed them, sparking a debate on justice and media responsibility in the U.S.

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What were the unintended consequences of the Pinkerton's plan to capture the Reno Gang?

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Describe the events that led to the mob hanging the Reno Gang members.

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