b) Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley was the celebrated female sharpshooter from the American West who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. Born Phoebe Ann Mosey, Oakley’s remarkable skill with a rifle led her to become a renowned international star. In Buffalo Bill’s show, she enthralled audiences with her shooting abilities, often performing feats like splitting a playing card edge-on or shooting cigarettes from her husband’s lips. Oakley became a symbol of the rugged independence and exceptional skill of women in the American West.