Sam Brannan
a. was a major opponent of vigilantism.
b. did more than anyone else to instigate vigilantism in San Francisco.
c. was nearly executed by the vigilantes of Los Angeles.
d. strongly opposed the actions of the 1856 San Francisco Committee of Vigilance.
Ans: b. did more than anyone else to instigate vigilantism in San Francisco.
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