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Pony Express

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    What do you know about the Pony Express?
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  • What is an adult male horse called?
    Stallion
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  • In 1845, if you sent a message from Washington DC to California, how many months did it take?
    Six
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  • Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Co is the official name for _________.
    The Pony Express
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  • How many directions did the Pony Express run in?
    Two
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  • About how often--in miles-- did the riders change horses?
    10 to 15 miles
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  • How many horses were used in a one way trip from the beginning to the end of the Pony Express?
    75 horses
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  • What was the starting point for the Pony Express in the East?
    St. Joseph, Missouri
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  • How many states did the Pony Express go through?
    Eight
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  • A Pony Express rider had to weight less than ____ pounds.
    125
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  • How much were to Pony Express riders paid per month?
    $50
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  • How old was the youngest Pony Express rider?
    Thirteen
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  • Who made the longest ride on the Pony Express?
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  • How much did Pony Express horses cost?
    $200
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  • How much did it originally cost to mail one half ounce on the Pony Express?
    $5.00
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  • What was to special bag called that the Pony Express used?
    Mochila
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  • What did the Pony Express try to use for stations whenever possible?
    Ranches
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