The Old West, 1877-1900

The Old West, 1877-1900

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10 Qs

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The Old West, 1877-1900

The Old West, 1877-1900

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which subtopic of Texas Old West focuses on the lives of cowboys and outlaws?

Frontier Tales

Western Legends

Wild West

Texas Outlaws

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of cattle drives during the Texas Old West era?

To transport cattle from ranches in Kansas to railheads in Texas for shipment to southern markets.

To transport cattle from ranches in Texas to railheads in New York for shipment to international markets.

To transport cattle from ranches in Texas to railheads in California for shipment to western markets.

To transport cattle from ranches in Texas to railheads in Kansas for shipment to eastern markets.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which industry played a significant role in the expansion of railroads in Texas during 1877-1900?

Cattle industry

Oil industry

Fishing industry

Textile industry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

General Sheridan thought the extinction of what animal would settle the "Indian question"?

bison

cattle

horses

pigs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which law enforcement agency was responsible for maintaining law and order in Texas during the Old West era?

Texas Rangers

Sheriff's Department

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Texas State Police

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who were some famous outlaws or bandits associated with the Texas Old West?

Bonnie and Clyde, Frank James, Cole Younger, Belle Starr

Butch Cassidy, Sundance Kid, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday

Annie Oakley, Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill

Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin, Sam Bass, Billy the Kid

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What challenges did cowboys face during cattle drives in Texas?

Cowboys faced challenges such as harsh weather conditions, long days of riding, difficult terrain, and the risk of injuries and illnesses.

Cowboys faced challenges such as encountering wild animals, dealing with bandits and outlaws, and navigating through unfamiliar territories.

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