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The Old West (Part B) Trivia Quiz

Will keep the quiz between 1860-1900. No spelling questions. Everything from outlaws, indians, battles. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Colmosby. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Colmosby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
103,829

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3296

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What rank did Custer hold at the battle of the Little Big Horn? Hint

Colonel

Bev. General

Lt. Colonel

Bev. Maj. General

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Question 2 of 10

2. What type pistol did "Billy the Kid" carry? Hint

Colt .41 cal.

Colt .44 cal.

Colt .36 cal.

Colt .45 cal.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was 'Billy the Kid's" birth name? Hint

Henry McCarty

William Bonney

William Antrim

Henry Chisum

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Chief was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe in the 1870's? Hint

Little Big Man

Two Knives

Captain Jack

Chief Joseph

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Question 5 of 10

5. This group was formed twice, the first time in about 1877 (when "Billy the Kid" rode with them), and the second time in 1892 by cattlemen. What were the men who rode in it called? Hint

The Gang

The Boys

The Regulators

The Cowboys

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Question 6 of 10

6. What tribe did Red Cloud lead? Hint

Cheyenne

Oglala Sioux

Kiowa

Comanche

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the year of the Oklahoma land rush? Hint

1889

1883

1892

1890

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Question 8 of 10

8. In December 1866 Crazy Horse massacred 80 soldiers from this fort. Name the fort. Hint

Fort Phil Kearny

Fort Benton

Fort Abe Lincoln

Fort Reno

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Question 9 of 10

9. What railroad appointed 6 men to go after the "Hole in the Wall Gang"? Hint

Topeka

Santa Fe

Union Pacific

Great Northern

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Question 10 of 10

10. How did a man get to be a U.S. Marshal? Hint

Appointed the Mayor of a town

Appointed by the Governor

Appointed by a Judge

Appointed by President

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What rank did Custer hold at the battle of the Little Big Horn?

Answer: Lt. Colonel

He was only a Lt. Colonel even though the battle and stories indicate he was a General. He was promoted to a Brevet Maj. Gen.in 1864. In 1866 he accepted the rank of Lt.Col, of the 7th cavalry. A Brevet promotion to an officer was meaningless in terms of actual authority.

2. What type pistol did "Billy the Kid" carry?

Answer: Colt .41 cal.

His choices of weapons were the Winchester 1873 carbine and the Colt "Thunderer" .41 cal. double-action revolver.

3. What was 'Billy the Kid's" birth name?

Answer: Henry McCarty

He was born Henry McCarty sometime in 1859 in the Irish slums of New York City. His mother later married a man named William Antrim and he adopted his step-father's surname.

4. What Chief was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe in the 1870's?

Answer: Chief Joseph

The Nez Perce inhabited the areas in Oregon. They moved East when threatened by expanding white settlements. They were pursued by the Army while trying to reach Montana where they were cornered after a 5 day siege. After a battle Chief Joseph said "I will fight no more forever" and surrendered.

5. This group was formed twice, the first time in about 1877 (when "Billy the Kid" rode with them), and the second time in 1892 by cattlemen. What were the men who rode in it called?

Answer: The Regulators

When Tunstall was killed Billy swore to get some of the men who killed Tunstall.(Lincoln County War) In 1892 the cattlemen again formed the Regulators to stop a conflict with settlers and sheepherders over grazing land.(Johnson County War)

6. What tribe did Red Cloud lead?

Answer: Oglala Sioux

He battled the Army to a standstill in 1868. He also forced the Army to close the Bozeman Trail and abandon three forts.

7. What was the year of the Oklahoma land rush?

Answer: 1889

In about April 1889 it was announced that a huge part of area would be open for those wishing to stake a claim. About 50,000 people showed up on the designated day to stake their claim and raced for the best land.

8. In December 1866 Crazy Horse massacred 80 soldiers from this fort. Name the fort.

Answer: Fort Phil Kearny

He decoyed 80 soldiers under the command of Captain Fetterman out of the fort by attacking a wood train from the fort. Fetterman was ordered not to cross the ridge beyond the fort but disobeyed the order. He and his command were wiped out.

9. What railroad appointed 6 men to go after the "Hole in the Wall Gang"?

Answer: Union Pacific

Due to all the attention Butch and his gang gave the Union Pacific they appointed six lawmen to track the gang down.

10. How did a man get to be a U.S. Marshal?

Answer: Appointed by President

All marshals were appointed by the President. The most common badge worn by them was a 6 pointed star.

Source: Author Colmosby

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