American West Quiz

The American West Quiz

Use The American West Quiz to test your knowledge of how the mythic West popularised in literature and movies differs from the West of historical fact. This quiz will also test your knowledge about the heavy-handed methods used by the government to acquire western lands, the failed dreams of pioneers and gold prospectors, and the brutal clashes between white settlers and Native Americans.

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• The Myths (Runtime: 15:02)
• The Reality (Runtime: 20:14)
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