Recognition and Contributions of Black Cowboys

Recognition and Contributions of Black Cowboys

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the significant yet often overlooked role of black cowboys in the 19th century. It highlights how many black cowhands gained skills during the Civil War and faced discrimination in their work. Despite challenges, figures like Nat Love and Bill Pickett achieved legendary status. Today, black cowboys are gaining recognition for their contributions to U.S. history, with organizations honoring their legacy.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising fact about cowboys in the 19th century is highlighted in the introduction?

Cowboys were primarily from Europe.

Most cowboys were Native American.

Cowboys were mostly women.

One in every four cowboys was Black.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What skills did Black cowboys develop during the Civil War?

Farming and gardening

Cooking and cleaning

Sailing and navigation

Horse riding and lassoing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is believed to have originated as a racially charged slur for Black cowboys?

Gunslinger

Cowboy

Wrangler

Rancher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of work did Black cowboys often have to do?

Mining for gold

Building railroads

Breaking horses and crossing rivers

Managing finances

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a legendary Black cowboy known for his rodeo performances?

Wyatt Earp

Jesse James

Billy the Kid

Nat Love

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dangerous rodeo maneuver was invented by Bill Pickett?

Calf roping

Barrel racing

Bronco busting

Bulldogging

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Black cowboy is thought to have inspired the fictional Lone Ranger?

Bill Pickett

Bass Reeves

Stagecoach Mary

Nat Love

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