The Myth of the Wild West

What is a common misconception about the American Wild West?

• It was a peaceful and orderly place.

• It was a hub for technological innovation.

• It was primarily a farming community.

• It was full of constant violence and chaos.

What was the reality of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone?

• It lasted for several hours.

• It was a peaceful negotiation.

• It involved hundreds of people.

• It lasted only 30 seconds.

What was Wyatt Earp's primary role in the Wild West?

• He was a notorious outlaw.

• He was a lawman who mostly handled mundane tasks.

• He was a cattle rancher.

• He was a famous bank robber.

How did Buffalo Bill Cody contribute to the Wild West myth?

• By creating a Wild West show that toured Europe.

• By becoming a famous sheriff.

• By writing historical textbooks.

• By inventing new farming techniques.

How did the town of Palisade, Nevada, attract tourists?

• By building a large amusement park.

• By staging fake shootouts and robberies.

• By offering free land to settlers.

• By hosting international trade fairs.