Riders
The riders carried a ____ attached to their saddle that held letters.
Mochilla
1860
How many horses were bought to help with the Pony Express?
400
What state did the Pony Express start in?
Missouri
What was discovered in California that lead to people rushing there?
Gold
Who was the first rider to begin the Pony Express?
Johnny Fry
What year did the Pony Express end?
1861
What kind of horse was popular amongst riders? (it is also the name of a car)
Mustang
What state did the Pony Express end in?
California
How many stations where there along the route?
184
125lbs.
How many months did the Pony Express last?
18 months
Alexander ____ was in change of buying the horses for the Pony Express.
Majors
What state had the first home station for riders coming from Saint Joe.
Kansas
How quick could the Pony Express deliver mail?
9 days
Riders were paid up to ___ per month.
$100
What month did the Pony Express start?
April
True or False. Riders would rider the same horse for their whole 100 mile trip?
False
How many states did the Pony Express pass through?
How many miles long was the Pony Express
1,900, almost 2,000
100 miles
What month did the Pony Express end?
October
How far (in miles) did the horses gallop before switching out with another horse?
10-15 miles
Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada
What ultimately caused the Pony Express to be put out of business?
The invention of the Telegraph