Summary the Wild West

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Where was the Wild West?

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Beyond the Mississippi River.

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What and whom did the Wild West include?

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Pioneers, cowboys, and Native Americans.

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What was the original American frontier?

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The Mississippi River.

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When was the time of the Wild West?

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Early 1800s to 1890.

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What event in the mid-1800s made everyone talk about the Wild West?

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Discovery of gold in California.

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What is a cowboy?

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A cowboy is a person who herds and tends cattle, often on horseback, especially in the western United States.

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What role did pioneers play in the Wild West?

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Pioneers were the first settlers who moved westward, seeking new land and opportunities.

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Who were the Native Americans?

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Native Americans are the indigenous peoples of the United States, with diverse cultures and histories.

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What was the significance of the Mississippi River?

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The Mississippi River was the original American frontier, marking the boundary between the settled East and the unexplored West.

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What was the impact of the Gold Rush?

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The Gold Rush led to a massive influx of people to California, spurring economic growth and the development of towns.