Unit 3 Lesson 13 Reading

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn about the diverse people who shaped the American West, such as Black cowboys, women sharpshooters, Native American rodeo stars, and vaqueros?

• Because it helps us understand the full history and contributions of many groups

• Because only one group shaped the West

• Because it is not relevant to today

• Because the stories are all the same

Open Ended

Looking at these images, what do you think life was like for people living and working in the American West during this time period?

Multiple Choice

According to the author's note, why is the history of the American West described as a 'melting pot'?

• Because only one group of people settled the West

• Because people from many different backgrounds contributed to the West

• Because the West was only settled by cowboys

• Because the East Coast was more diverse than the West

Open Ended

List three guidelines from the Cowboy & Cowgirl Code that you think are important for building a strong community. Explain your choices.

Fill in the Blank

Annie Oakley believed it was important for women to learn how to use ___ to defend themselves.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Annie Oakley are true?

• She was America's first woman celebrity.

• She supported women's rights.

• She never performed outside the United States.

• She was known as 'Little Miss Sure Shot'.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following English words used in cowboy culture comes from the Spanish word meaning 'wild, untamed horse'?

• Mustang

• Lasso

• Chaps

• Corral

Open Ended

How did the De León family contribute to the early history of Texas and Mexican-American culture?

Fill in the Blank

Tejanos is Spanish for ___ .

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Bass Reeves is/are correct?

• He was the first black deputy US marshal west of the Mississippi River.

• He could speak three Native American languages.

• He was known for always using violence to capture criminals.

• He was born in Texas.

Open Ended

What is the connection between Bass Reeves and the fictional character the Lone Ranger?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an accomplishment of Jews in the American West during the 1800s, according to the text?

• Becoming a tribal chief

• Inventing the steam engine

• Becoming a movie star

• Exploring and photographing the West

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals contributed to the fight for Texas independence by supplying guns to Sam Houston's army?

• Adolphus Sterne

• Sol Star

• Jim Levy

• Josephine Marcus

Open Ended

Describe the significance of Jackson Sundown's achievements in the rodeo world and how his heritage influenced his career.

Fill in the Blank

Mary Fields was known by the nickname ___ .

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Mary Fields is correct?

• She was the second woman and first African American woman to work for the US Postal Service.

• She was a famous rodeo star from Oregon.

• She was known for being a professional gambler.

• She was a cavalryman awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Multiple Select

Select all the contributions made by William Frederick 'Buffalo Bill' Cody.

• Rider for the Pony Express

• Army scout

• Showman

• Mayor of Deadwood

Fill in the Blank

The American West was shaped by many different people, including ___, women sharpshooters, and Native American rodeo stars.

Open Ended

What are some of the lesser-known groups and individuals who helped shape the American West, as mentioned in 'The True West'?

Multiple Choice

What was unique about the name of Buffalo Bill's Wild West program?

• The word 'show' was not part of the program's name.

• It was only performed in the United States.

• It featured only Native American performers.

• It was named after a famous horse.