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Teaching Pony Express

Pony Express

The Pony Express only operated for 18 months. It began in April 1860 and ended in October 1861. In that short time, it became a symbol of the Old West. This was long before email and social media. The Pony Express was the thread that tied the East to the West.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why is the Pony Express famous in American history?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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