094 Wilcox Train Robbery - One Minute History

094 Wilcox Train Robbery - One Minute History

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Union Pacific suffered a $50,000 heist, prompting them to dispatch a special train for investigation. A $3,000 reward was offered for each of the six bandits, leading to the formation of a large posse including lawmen and the Pinkertons. The hunt for the culprits began as bank notes from the robbery were spent across the West. Evidence pointed to Butch Cassidy as the mastermind, though the bandits were never officially identified.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What actions were taken by the posse formed to capture the bandits?

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Which famous outlaw is suggested to be the mastermind behind the robbery?

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