Westward Ho!
(vocabulary) the strip of land on which railroad tracks were laid
What is the right of way?
The western gold rush began in this year in northern California, as an NFL team reminds us.
What is 1849?
This large animal provided most of what the Plains Indians needed to live.
What is a buffalo (American bison)?
(vocabulary) a long trip to market for a herd of cattle
What was a trail drive/cattle drive?
the year "Little Big Man" was produced - 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000
What is 1970?
The first continental railroad was completed when the 2 companies' rail lines met in this western state.
What is Utah?
When the gold or silver ran out in an area, the town was usually abandoned, and took on this spooky name.
What is a ghost town?
(vocabulary) Instead of shooting an opponent, many Native Americans simply hit their enemies with a stick, which was known as taking this.
What is a coup?
(vocabulary) This dangerous problem could occur if cattle on their way to market got spooked and began to run.
What is a stampede?
Jack Crabb was adopted by this Native American nation, also known as the "human beings."
Who are the Cheyenne?
Thousands of railroad workers from this Asian country helped build the line from Sacramento to the east, but they faced much discrimination.
What is China?
(vocabulary) Since there were not enough law enforcement officers in the West, these people took it upon themselves to maintain justice.
Who were vigilantes?
This American military leader lost the battle of Little Big Horn, and was killed there.
Who was George Custer?
No, they weren't ghostbusters, but these farmers of the western plains were often called this.
What are sodbusters?
Jack Crabb's grandfather in "Little Big Man"
Who is Old Lodge Skins? (played by Chief Dan George)
These 2 railroad companies successfully completed the nation's first transcontinental railroad.
What are the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad?
The mining rush in the West produced over $2 billion, which helped pay for what war?
What is the Civil War?
This Native American chief was well known on the Great Plains, and led a band of Sioux and Cheyenne in many battles against the US cavalry.
Who is Crazy Horse?
Joseph Glidden invented this, which helped bring an end to the open plains out west.
What is barbed wire?
This legendary western gunfighter became friends with Jack Crabb during his gunfighter days.
Who is Wild Bill Hickok?
This act, passed by Congress in 1862, encouraged settlers to move west by giving them 160 acres of land if they filed a claim and lived there for 5 years.
What is the Homestead Act of 1862?
A large gold and silver strike by Henry Comstock happened in Nevada. It became known by this name.
What is the Comstock Lode?
This man, William Cody, claimed to have shot 4,000 buffalo. He was better known by this nickname.
Who is Buffalo Bill?
This nickname was given to settlers of Oklahoma who crossed the line before they were allowed by the US government to stake their claims.
Who are Sooners?
Jack Crabb's 2 wives in "Little Big Man"
Who are Olga and Sunshine?