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1 trivia quiz  The American Wild West coolicon
This tests your knowledge of actual events and people who made the American Wild West such an interesting subject.
 Average 15Q
2982 plays
 Apr 28 07
Big-Al1st gold
2 trivia quiz  Colonel Cody and Cody Country coolicon
If you love Willam F. Cody or "Buffalo Bill" then try this great quiz about his life and the town he founded.
 Tough 10Q
735 plays
 Dec 09 06
dani2str84u
3 trivia quiz  Legends of the West: Doc Holliday coolicon
Among the most revered and storied figures of the old American west, Doc Holliday is most well-known for his role in the infamous shootout at the O.K. Corral. Below is the key trivia about his life that you'll 'need to know'...good luck!
 Average 10Q
4233 plays
 Feb 29 04
thejazzkickazz gold
4 trivia quiz  Legends of the West: The Sundance Kid coolicon
Certainly one of the most storied figures of the wild American west was The Sundance Kid. Let's find out together a bit more about this famed old west figure with ten interesting questions on his life...good luck!
 Average 10Q
2013 plays
 Mar 23 04
thejazzkickazz gold
5 trivia quiz  Battle of the Little Big Horn coolicon
This will test you knowledge of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, more popularly known as "Custer's Last Stand,". This battle was fought along the ridges, hills, and ravines above the Little Bighorn River on June 25th & 26th, 1876.
 Difficult 10Q
1029 plays
 Dec 02 07
KingCanute
6 trivia quiz  Violent Death in the Old West icon
The "Old West" was certainly colorful, but many of its best-known characters did not enjoy old age or a peaceful passing.
 Average 10Q
3759 plays
 Oct 11 04
robert362
7 trivia quiz  The Life of Jesse James icon
Of all the worlds' legendary characters, few have attracted world-wide fascination like the outlaw, Jesse James. This quiz will test your knowledge of this notorious character in History.
 Average 10Q
3171 plays
 Jan 17 03
jkgregg
8 trivia quiz  When the West Was Wild icon
I'm going to take you on a journey to the Old West. Come along, and see how much you really know.
 Difficult 20Q
3864 plays
 Mar 17 03
laughinggirl
9 trivia quiz  Women of the Old West icon
From pioneers to prostitutes, there were some facinating women in the American West.
 Very Difficult 10Q
1119 plays
 Nov 05 04
kirk645
10 trivia quiz  Gunfighters of the Old West icon
This quiz takes a look at some of the most infamous gunfighters and shootouts of the Old West.
 Average 10Q
6246 plays
 Feb 15 03
DieHard
11 trivia quiz  People of the Old West icon
Here's a quiz about some of the interesting people that inhabited the American West.
 Difficult 10Q
1629 plays
 Nov 03 04
kirk645
12 trivia quiz  The Old West (Part E) icon
Let's take a look at the gunfight at the OK Corral. The movie may not be an entirely accurate representation of really happened. Have fun let me know what you think of the quiz. Thank you.
 Tough 10Q
1485 plays
 Mar 01 05
colmosby gold
13 trivia quiz  The Old West (Part G) icon
I'm going to make this quiz easy. I may have a middle name, an alias, or a name not related to my real name, or I'm just famous. All famous Old West people. Have fun.
 Tough 10Q
1182 plays
 Oct 16 05
Colmosby gold
14 trivia quiz  The Legendary American West icon
The Old West wasn't only about Wild Bill Hickock, Billy the Kid and Jesse James. There were many other colorful characters and events.
 Average 10Q
4161 plays
 Dec 15 00
robert362
15 trivia quiz  Old West Outlaws by State icon
These are some well known outlaws; all you have to do is tell me what state different events happened in.
 Average 10Q
1281 plays
 Jul 28 04
bobby82
16 trivia quiz  American Wild West
Like the legends of America's Wild Wild West? Then you should have no trouble answering the questions in this quiz! Enjoy and good luck!
 Average 10Q
5133 plays
 May 16 00
msgene
17 trivia quiz  Death in the Old West icon
The American west was full of people who led interesting lives. How much do you know about their deaths?
 Difficult 10Q
1128 plays
 Nov 04 04
kirk645
18 trivia quiz  Billy The Kid Trivia - The Man Behind the Myth icon
Most people think they know the truth about Billy the Kid just because they've heard a few songs about him or seen a few movies. The truth, however, is much different. Find out how much you know about the Kid and his "21 years and 21 kills".
 Average 10Q
1599 plays
 Aug 10 04
navycarla
19 trivia quiz  The Pony Express
The Pony Express ran for only a little while but was an important part of history. It is a somewhat forgotten part of history.
 Average 10Q
2202 plays
 Dec 28 00
Livia
20 trivia quiz  The Old West (Part C) icon
Cowboys, Indians, outlaws, lawmen. Maybe a battle or two. Frontier life, dates, crime and punishment. A mix, have fun. Let me know what you think.
 Tough 10Q
1884 plays
 Oct 26 03
colmosby gold
21 trivia quiz  Wild West icon
If you know the lawmen and outlaws of the Wild West, this is the quiz for you.
 Easy 15Q
2877 plays
 Apr 09 03
Ethel Mermbut
22 trivia quiz  The Old West (Part F) icon
Outlaws, Indians, soldiers, criminals. A mixed quiz about the Old West and those who lived it. Good Luck.
 Very Difficult 10Q
762 plays
 Jul 10 05
Colmosby gold
23 trivia quiz  Outlaws of the American West icon
A quiz about some of the outlaws and other disreputable people that lived (and died) in the American West. Good luck!
 Average 15Q
3681 plays
 Dec 12 02
ashlybug
24 trivia quiz  When The West Was Wild
A quiz on some famous people when the West was wild.
 Difficult 15Q
2835 plays
 May 15 01
boonedog
25 trivia quiz  Who killed who? icon
We all know who shot Jr but who killed these men of the Old West?
 Average 15Q
1620 plays
 Nov 22 04
gbretthof99
26 trivia quiz  Early Westward Expansion: 1775 - 1812
This quiz covers the early part of American expansion into the western frontier. Good luck.
 Average 15Q
2727 plays
 Jan 11 01
historyprofessor
27 trivia quiz  Famous Gunfighters of the Old West #1 icon
This is a quiz based on the famous of the gunslinging characters in the Old West. Good luck!
 Average 10Q
1782 plays
 Mar 25 05
spyro3d
28 trivia quiz  Jesse James icon
This quiz is about one of the most controversial outlaws of the Old West. I hope you enjoy it.
 Average 10Q
966 plays
 Sep 03 05
diamondjim68
29 trivia quiz  Rocky Mountain Rendezvous icon
A quiz on the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Rendezvous. 1825-1840 The Rendezvous was an annual gathering of people in the mountains to resupply the trappers and sell furs.
 Very Difficult 10Q
795 plays
 Sep 15 03
cohocola44003
30 trivia quiz  Where Did They Die? icon
They are known as legends of the Old West, but where did they die?
 Average 10Q
831 plays
 Aug 25 05
routesixtysix
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Who did the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday fight at the OK Corral?
* What disease did Doc Holliday suffer from?
* Since we are on the subject of Doc Holliday, what, if anything, was he a doctor of?
* Where was Wild Bill Hickok killed?
* Wild Bill Hickok was playing poker when he was killed by Jack McCall. What cards was he holding, now known as the Dead Mans Hand?
* What was the real name of the Sundance Kid?
* The James boys were the first outlaws to commit which of these crimes?
* And on what holiday was the Liberty Bank Robbery committed?
* Which of the Younger Brothers lived to a ripe old age and wrote about his exploits?
* Finally, what was Jesse James doing when Bob Ford shot him in the back?
* Who was the last hanging judge out of Ft. Smith?
* How old was Billy the Kid when he shot and killed his first man?
* What was 'Billy the Kid's' real name?
* Who was the one-time friend and man that was hired to track down and kill Billy the Kid?
* What country's military forces shot Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid dead?
* Who invented the phrase 'Manifest Destiny'?
* In what Texas city were 371 Texan troops executed by Santa Anna on March 27, 1836?
* What Indian tribe killed 14 whites during the Whitman Massacre?
* What was the first territorial capital of Oregon?
* Where was the starting point of the Oregon, California and Santa Fe Trails?

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