American Wild West Trivia Quiz

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Answer 19 questions about the old west expansion of the United States

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What old west lawman served as the inspiration for the Long Ranger character?

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What rowdy, alcoholic former scout became known as the "Angel of Deadwood" after her immunity to smallpox allowed her to nurse many affected patients back to health?

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What text-based video game about western migration became popular in the '70s and '80s?

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During what year did the discovery of gold feed a hysterical rush to California?

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What hand of cards did Wild Bill Hickok hold when we was shot & killed during a poker game in 1876?

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What president signed the Homestead Act, which encouraged westward expansion by giving 160 acres of land to any U.S. citizen who would live on and cultivate the land for 5 years?

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What U.S. state is most associated with the cattle drives, including famous routes such as the Chisholm Trail and Goodnight-Loving Trail?

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What western outlaw was known as "The Kid?"

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What Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid-led gang specialized in highly coordinated bank and train robberies?

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What pair of brothers led the 5 opponents faced by Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday's group at the O.K. Corral?

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In what year was the First Transcontinental Railroad completed in America? [Hint: The Crédit Mobilier scandal occurred shortly after its completion]

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What Kansas town became famous for cattle drives and gunfights?

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Annie Oakley displayed what special talent during old west shows, ones that even made their way to Europe?

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The Comstock Lode discovery included what precious metal, triggering a major Nevada boom and its eventual statehood?

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What famous Indian fighter from the 1860s was mythologized in the Dime Novel industry?

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What famous frontier scout served in the U.S. Army before later starring in Wild West shows with Annie Oakley?

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What was the nickname given to the fast mail service that crossed nearly 2000 miles of the American West in 10 days?

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Who immortalized the line "I'm your huckleberry" in his portrayal of Doc Holliday in the movie Tombstone?

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Who was known as the Gentleman Bandit for the polite way he robbed stagecoaches and the poems he left at crime scenes? [Hint: Ralphie was imagining aiming at him when he shot his eye out]

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2 thoughts on “American Wild West Trivia Quiz”

  1. On #9, I always heard it was the “hole-in-the-wall” gang, not the wild bunch. Apparently they went by several names.

    • Bonus points for you, Don! There were also nicknamed that for their hideout in Wyoming, which is now a tourist spot called Hole-in-the-Wall.

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