Who Was Bill Pickett?
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Objective
I can describe who Bill Pickett was and why he was important.
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Warm-up video
CBS TEXAS · 3:45
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Bill Pickett thrilled crowds with his cowboy skills more than 100 years ago.
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Bill Pickett was the creator of steer wrestling, a skill known worldwide in pro rodeo.
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The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo highlights the presence of Black, Latino, and Native American cowboys.
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Practice
11 questions
What was Bill Pickett famous for?
Where does the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo take place?
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Exit ticket
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“Who was Bill Pickett and what was one thing that made him important?”
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