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Which Kansas cattle town was nicknamed the “Cowboy Capital of the World” during the Wild West era?
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Dodge City
Which 1869 expedition led by John Wesley Powell first explored the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon?
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Powell Geographic Expedition
What was the name of the 1872 Colorado fraud in which a fake diamond field was promoted?
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The Great Diamond Hoax
Which cattle breed became a symbol of the Texas frontier because of its long horns and hardiness?
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Texas Longhorn
Which rifle, introduced in 1873, became known as the “Gun That Won the West”?
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Winchester Model 1873
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Which 1869 expedition led by John Wesley Powell first explored the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon?
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Powell Geographic Expedition
What was the name of the 1872 Colorado fraud in which a fake diamond field was promoted?
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The Great Diamond Hoax
Which rifle, introduced in 1873, became known as the “Gun That Won the West”?
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Winchester Model 1873
What was the 1889 Oklahoma event in which settlers raced to claim free land?
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Oklahoma Land Run
Which revolver, introduced by Colt in 1873, became known as the “Peacemaker”?
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Colt Single Action Army
Which U.S. national park was established in 1872 after a major expedition explored its wonders?
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Yellowstone National Park
What was the name of the 1848 discovery that began the California Gold Rush?
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Gold at Sutter’s Mill
Which U.S. Army officer commanded the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
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George Armstrong Custer