The Old West The most recognizable and popular period in US history Gave Americans that “cowboy” image throughout the world Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and.

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The Old West The most recognizable and popular period in US history Gave Americans that “cowboy” image throughout the world Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Roughriders of the World brought the stories and lifestyles to audiences all over the world. The dime novels and the film industry would play the most important role in keeping the legends and myths alive.

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West

The Pony Express Rode in relay fashion 183 men employed ( $100/month) Telegraph replaced in 1861

Wild Bill Hickok Gambler, lawman, gunfighter Shot dead during a poker game in 1876 (Deadwood, South Dakota) Billy The Kid Gambler, cattle rustler, gunfighter Shot dead in 1881 by Pat Garrett Jesse James Robber, gang leader Shot dead in 1882 by Bob Ford

The Earps and the OK Corral – Tombstone, Arizona 1881 Tom McLaury, Frank McLaury and Billy Clanton – deceased. (Ike Clanton and Billy Claiborne lived) Morgan, Virgil, Wyatt, Doc Holliday

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