Bass Reeves

Bass Reeves couldn't read. Because of this, did he have trouble finding the correct outlaws?

• Yes

• No

What event brought Reeves's career as a U.S. marshal to an end?

• The Civil War ended

• The "Old West" era came to an end

• Oklahoma became a state

• The Homestead Act was passed

After the Civil War, Bass Reeves was _____

• a free man

• an American Indian tribe leader

• a bank robber

• a cowboy

What made Bass Reeves really good at his job as Deputy U.S. Marshall?

• He loved spending time with American Indians.

• He fought in the Civil War on the side of the Union.

• He was an enslaved person, but he escaped and got his freedom.

• He spoke tribal languages and was very familiar with Indian Territory.

Bass Reeves was the first _______ U. S. marshal.

• Aftrican American

• Oklahoman

• female

• American Indian

Bass Reeves was...

• a horse thief

• a marshall

• a banker

• a preacher

What was Bass Reeves's role in the American Old West?

• Sheriff

• Deputy U.S. Marshal

• Outlaw

• Rancher

Which skill was Bass Reeves known for that helped him capture outlaws?

• Horse riding

• Marksmanship

• Cooking

• Singing

In which territory did Bass Reeves primarily work as a lawman?

• California

• Texas

• Indian Territory

• New Mexico

What was a notable characteristic of Bass Reeves's law enforcement career?

• He never arrested anyone.

• He was known for his fairness and integrity.

• He only worked in urban areas.

• He was a famous bank robber.