Skagway's Wild Frontier: Frank Reid vs. Soapy Smith

What was the primary goal of Frank Reid and the citizens' committee in Skagway?

• To establish a mining company

• To maintain law and order

• To join Soapy Smith's gang

• To build a telegraph company

How did Soapy Smith exploit the miners in Skagway?

• By selling them fake gold

• By offering them fake telegraph services

• By charging them for non-existent train tickets

• By providing them with false maps

What was Frank Reid's concern about Soapy Smith's activities?

• They would improve Skagway's economy

• They would attract more miners

• They would economically destroy Skagway

• They would lead to a gold rush

What was Frank Reid's approach to dealing with Soapy Smith?

• He moved to another town

• He confronted Soapy about his scams

• He ignored Soapy's activities

• He decided to join Soapy's gang

What was Soapy Smith's response to Frank Reid's warning?

• He offered to join the committee

• He refused to be pushed around

• He threatened to leave Skagway

• He agreed to stop his scams