Who was the general of the union from 1861-1865?
Who was the confederacy's general from 1861-1865?
Robert E. Lee
What were 3 of the Kansas cow towns?
Newton, Ellsworth, Wichita, Great Bend, Hays, Ellis, Dodge City, Abilene, or Caldwell
What group of brothers fought alongside Doc Holliday in the gunfight at O.K Corral
The Earp brothers. (Wyatt, Morgan, Virgil.)
Were gun duels at high noon common?
Quick-draw gun duels are a staple of Western dime novels and movies, typically with two steely-eyed gunfighters facing off in a dusty street while nervous locals watch from behind saloon doors and dirty windows. These kinds of duels, however, almost never happened.
Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What was the first state to leave the union?
South Carolina
What town in southern Arizona had the nickname, "The town to tough to die"?
Tombstone, AZ
In what town was Wild Bill Hickok shot?
Deadwood SD
Were banks commonly robbed?
If Westerns are to be believed, robbing banks was a common pastime for any self-respecting outlaw. The criminals would ride into town in broad daylight, hold up a bank, ride off with their saddlebags full of money, and disappear into the wilderness. But this is very much a Hollywood creation. According to historian Larry Schweikart, there were fewer than 10 confirmed bank robberies between 1859 and 1900 across 15 frontier states.
What color was the union uniform?
Dark blue or navy blue
How did Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson earn his nickname?
At the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861, Inspired by Jackson's resolve in the face of the enemy, Bee called out to his men to inspire them: “Look, men! There is Jackson standing like a stone wall!"
What was in almost every wild west town that we rarely see today?
Brothels
What was Buffalo Bill Codys greatest feat?
He protected the Union Pacific Railroad laborers from Indians while they worked in the West and provided them with fresh buffalo meat. William Cody became Buffalo Bill when he proved his marksmanship by killing 69 buffalo to his opponent's 46, in a contest with Billy Comstock, a renown scout and guide.
Which of the following was called "The Gun That Won The West?"
(a) Colt 45
(b) Winchester 73
(c) Smith & Wesson No. 3 Revolver
(d) Double Barrel Shotgun (Coach Gun)
(b) Winchester Model 1873
What was the unions anaconda plan?
The plan called for a naval blockade of the Confederate littoral, a thrust down the Mississippi, and the strangulation of the South by Union land forces.
Most commonly grey or red with grey or blue pants.
What was the biggest town (Population) in the west?
St. Louis, Missouri
What inspired "The dead mans hand" in poker?
Wild Bill Hickok was shot in the back of the head while holding aces and 8's.
What was the most common breed of horse in the wild west?
American Quarter Horse
How many union soldiers died at bull run? (Both battles)
16,720 union soldiers were killed.
Which of the 3 is NOT a flag of the CSA?
The first one (Texas flag)
Which town had the highest homicide rate in 1898?
Who was Annie Oakley?
Annie Oakley is a famous markswoman known for her sharpshooting. During her lifetime she traveled with her husband across the country and abroad showing off her skills with a rifle. She became a star in a male-dominated sport, and legendary throughout the world.
Who founded the Texas rangers?
Moses Morrison and/or Stephen F. Austin.