Annie Oakley
what was Annie Oakley's real name ?
Phoebe Ann Mosey
what was the Trail of Tears ?
the forced westward migration of American Indian tribes from the South and Southeast
what was the Indian Removal Act
a document that authorizes the president to grant lands West of Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders
what was the Pony Express?
a rapid postal system across the U.S. in 1860-61 that operated by changing horses and riders along the way
who was Daniel Boone?
an American pioneer and frontiersman
when and where was Annie Oakley born
she was born on August 13, 1860 in Ohio
which Native American tribes were forced to relocate during the Trail of Tears ?
Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole
who signed the Indian Removal Act into law?
President Andrew Jackson
when did the Pony Express operate ?
April 1860 - October 1861
November 2, 1734, Oley Valley
what was Annie Oakley famous for ?
her sharpshooting
when did the Trail of Tears take place?
1831
May 28, 1830
how did the Pony Express deliver mail?
by continuous horse-and-rider relays
What was Daniel Boone Famous for?
the exploration of Kentucky
what famous Wild West show did Annie Oakley perform in
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
what were the main reasons for the forced relocation of Native American tribes?
they were eager for land to raise cotton
Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole
how far did the Pony Express riders travel each day?
75 to 100 miles (120 to 160 kilometers)
what role did Daniel Boone play in the early settlement of Kentucky?
led a part that cut the Wilderness Road to Kentucky and established the settlement of Boonesborough
who was Annie Oakley married to ?
Frank E. Butler
what was the impact of the Trail of Tears on the Native American communities?
over 4,000 out of 15,000 of the Cherokees died
to abandon their homes and relocate to "Indian Territory", which became the state of Oklahoma
why was the Pony Express important in American History?
it was the thread that tied the east to the west
did Daniel Boone have any notable encounters with Native American tribes?
a group he led to Kentucky was attacked by Cherokee Indians