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What skill did Bass Reeves excel in, leading to him being barred from competing?
What skill did Bass Reeves excel in, leading to him being barred from competing?
- Marksmanship (correct)
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Horseback riding
- Archery
What did Bass Reeves do during the Civil War while hiding in Indian Territory?
What did Bass Reeves do during the Civil War while hiding in Indian Territory?
- Joined the Confederate Army
- Worked as a cowboy on a ranch
- Started his own gang of outlaws
- Learned languages and customs of local tribes (correct)
Why did many criminals cross into Indian Territory during Bass Reeves' time?
Why did many criminals cross into Indian Territory during Bass Reeves' time?
- Tribal courts had no jurisdiction over US citizens (correct)
- The land was fertile for farming
- There was a major gold rush in the area
- There was a lack of law enforcement in that region
What was one of the main reasons why Bass Reeves was appointed as a deputy US marshal?
What was one of the main reasons why Bass Reeves was appointed as a deputy US marshal?
How did people describe Bass Reeves based on his reputation as a deputy US marshal?
How did people describe Bass Reeves based on his reputation as a deputy US marshal?
What skill did Bass Reeves excel in, which ultimately led to him being barred from competing in turkey-shooting competitions?
What skill did Bass Reeves excel in, which ultimately led to him being barred from competing in turkey-shooting competitions?
What enabled Bass Reeves to capture around three thousand criminals during his time as a deputy US marshal?
What enabled Bass Reeves to capture around three thousand criminals during his time as a deputy US marshal?
Why were many criminals motivated to hide out in Indian Territory during Bass Reeves' time?
Why were many criminals motivated to hide out in Indian Territory during Bass Reeves' time?
What made Bass Reeves an ideal candidate to serve as a deputy US marshal according to the text?
What made Bass Reeves an ideal candidate to serve as a deputy US marshal according to the text?
Why was Bass Reeves eventually barred from competing in turkey-shooting competitions?
Why was Bass Reeves eventually barred from competing in turkey-shooting competitions?
