The Earp Brothers in Tombstone

The Earp Brothers in Tombstone

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason the Earp brothers moved to Tombstone in 1879?

To become miners

To join the law enforcement

To profit from the silver rush

To start a ranch

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the outlaws the Earps faced in Tombstone?

They were disorganized and easy to handle

They were more sophisticated and organized

They were mostly miners

They were law-abiding citizens

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the term 'cowboy' considered during the time of the Earps?

A term of endearment

A neutral term

A derogatory term for criminals

A term for lawmen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Virgil Earp take on in Tombstone?

Deputy marshal of Tombstone

Owner of a saloon

Deputy sheriff of Pima County

Mayor of Tombstone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Wyatt Earp prefer to handle troublemakers?

By firing his gun frequently

By hiring others to deal with them

By using a non-lethal approach

By avoiding confrontation