The Wild West Quiz

What was the role of vigilantes in the early cow towns?

• Building railroads

• Requesting federal marshals

• Electing local sheriffs

• Enforcing the law themselves

Who saw an opportunity to transport cattle from Texas to the East using railroads?

• Former Confederate soldiers

• African-American cowhands

• Joseph McCoy

• Jesse Chisholm

What was the name of the trail that went from San Antonio, Texas, to Abilene, Kansas?

• McCoy Trail

• Chisholm Trail

• Dodge City Trail

• Wichita Trail

What brought the cattle boom to an end by 1886?

• Price drop of beef

• Introduction of barbed wire

• All of the above

• Harsh winter on the northern Plains

What was the role of Independence, Missouri, in the westward expansion?

• Last city before the frontier

• Starting point for settlers

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What was the primary occupation of the Native Americans living on the Great Plains?

• Ranching

• Farming

• Following buffalo herds

• Mining

What played a key role in settling the western United States?

• Automobiles

• Bicycles

• Airplanes

• Railroads

What did the railroads carry from the West to eastern markets?

• All of the above

• Timber

• Cattle

• Minerals

What did the railroads bring west to develop the natural resources further?

• Miners

• Ranchers

• Farmers

• All of the above

How did the railroads change the way of life of the Native Americans?

• Brought new opportunities

• Disrupted traditional lifestyle

• None of the above

• Both A and B