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What do you know about Jesse James. Jesse was born in september of 1847. He and his brother formed a gang of outlaws that robed banks stores and stagecoaches. When all the other members was cot or killed in 1876, the brother's started a new gang. Six years later, Jesse was dead. Robert Ford, a member of the knew gang, killed Jesse and claimed a $10,000 reward. Storys of Jesses adventures were widely read at the time and are still told today.

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What do you know about Jesse James? Jesse was born in September of 1847. He and his brother formed a gang of outlaws that robbed banks, stores and stagecoaches. When all the other members were caught or killed in 1876, the brothers started a new gang. Six years later, Jesse was dead. Robert Ford, a member of the new gang, killed Jesse and claimed a $10,000 reward. Stories of Jesse's adventures were widely read at the time. They are still told today.


Article by Gary Hopkins
Education World® Editor in Chief
Copyright © 2004 Education World

08/05/2004
 

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