The Old West 1800's America

In the 1800s, the slogan was _______.

• "Go West"

• "Travel West"

• "Old West"

• "Migration West"

What animal did the US Army test as a pack animal for long trips, but did not work?

• horse

• donkey

• camel

• buffalo

Which foods were considered a luxury in the 1800s?

• coffee and cornbread

• eggs, butter, and milk

• fruits and vegetables

• meat and bread

In the early years, clothing was made from _____________.

• satin

• silk

• cotton

• animal hides

Which of the following was a luxury item?

• dresses

• shirts

• pants

• underwear

Towns with banks, hotels, and supply stores were called __________.

• gold towns

• money towns

• ghost towns

• boomtowns

Which type of town has the best chance of survival?

• towns with natural resources such as mining, farming, timber, and rivers

• towns with banks, hotels, and supply stores

What was tested at an Assay Office?

• gold and silver

• animal hide

• bread, eggs, and milk

• stagecoaches

How was money transferred in old West towns?

• in bags

• in large buckets

• in strong boxes

• in buggies

How old was Nat Love when he left his family to head West?

• 18

• 11

• 16

• 21