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Printed Pages 1034-1036
  1. How is the West portrayed in this poster? Specifically, how are cowboys and Native Americans depicted?

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    Questions: - How is the West portrayed in this poster? Specifically, how are cowboys and Native Americans depicted?
  2. Based on his image in this advertisement, how do you think Cody sees himself?

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    Questions: - Based on his image in this advertisement, how do you think Cody sees himself?
  3. What are the values prized in the West according to this image?

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    Questions: - What are the values prized in the West according to this image?
  4. Cody insisted that his show be called simply “The Wild West” or “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” without the word “Show.” Why? To what extent was this choice a wise one on the part of this consummate showman?

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    Questions: - Cody insisted that his show be called simply “The Wild West” or “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” without the word “Show.” Why? To what extent was this choice a wise one on the part of this consummate showman?