History
What was the American frontier associated with?
Geography, history, folklore and culture of American expansion in North America
A style of men's and women's clothing derived from clothing worn in the 19th- century Wild West
What kind of music are country-western dances typically performed to?
Country-Western music
What is Western riding?
A style of horse riding that developed from ranching and welfare traditions brought to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors
What were the infamous outlaws of the West known for robbing?
Banks, trains, stagecoaches, and sometimes government transport
Which hat became the most popular cowboy hat by the 1870s?
The Stetson
What is another name for country dancing in Texas?
,,Kicker dancing"
What is a lariat also called?
A lasso
What was the name given to people who rushed to California after gold was discovered?
The ,,Forty-niners"
What is a distinctive feature of a traditional Western shirt?
A stylized yoke on the front and back
Why did men sometimes dance with other men during frontier days?
Women were scarce, so there were not enough female dancers
Why did Western horses need to be trained to neck rein?
Cowboys needed to control the horse with one hand while using a lariat with the other
What were the three main ways people could travel to the rich lands of the West Coast?
Sailing around South America, travelling across the Panama Isthmus, or travelling overland by wagon
Why did cowboys wear lather chaps?
To protect their legs from cactus spines and prevent their trousers from wearing out
What were dances with no women sometimes called?
,,Stag" dances
What does ,,neck rein" mean?
Why did outlaws often hide in open range, remote passes and badlands
These areas gave them places to take refuge from the law
What types of clothing did women commonly wear in the Wild West?
Knee-length prairie skirts, red or blue gingham dresses
At large West Texas dances, what happened when there were too many dancers?
Dancers took turns dancing and paid a fee each time
What characteristics did Western riding emphasize?
A deep, secure seat, very light rein contact