Chinese in cowboy era = Blacks who were smaller and did not speak EnglishThe cowboy era was hardly racist. There was little politcal activity or propaganda in the west to promote it. Abuse towards them, yes. From the eastern coast. As for the airplane, there were already boats and trains to make travel easier. I find planes nowhere near as exciting as what the space race did.
The Native Americans' land was stolen, their way of life destroyed, and their pride taken.
Abuse is an understatement. With anarchy reining, deaths were inevitable.
I don't see the average person obtaining a rocket and space shuttle or even taking a ride on them.