Yes, a horse and buggy was the primary mode of transportation outside of urban centers. The automobile didn't really take hold in rural America until after the Great Depression.
Yes. Mennonite communities still use a horse a buggy for traveling.
Yes. There are some religions, like the Amish, that don't use technology, and still do things the old fashioned way. There are also horse shows that have a horse pulling a buggy. Also, there are horse and buggys for rent, for whatever you want, like weddings, etc. And some people just enjoy riding in a buggy drawn by a horse, so they do it for pleasure. While it is no where near as common as it used to be, there are still quite a few horse and buggys still to be found.
The Amish
Wikipedia tells us that "The Mafia (also known as Cosa Nostra) is a criminal syndicate that emerged in the mid-nineteenth century in Sicily, Italy. "People were still using horses and buggies in the mid 19th century, so yes.
In the old days, horses were primarily used for transportation, agriculture, and warfare. They pulled carts and plows, carried riders from place to place, and were also used as cavalry in battles. Horses played a crucial role in shaping human history and were essential for various activities before the invention of machinery.
Mostly by horse and buggy or on horse back. Trains were also used extensively. There were some cars on the road at that time but they where still not in widespread use by the general population. People also traveled by ship.
They were the last people standing or still on a horse.
That is not answerable. Depending on what happens, the horse could accidentally trample on you. If you just happen to fall off, the horse will stay still or run. It all depends on the horse.
yes, but they are down from 6 million in 1920s to about 8,000 today
Yes. Some countries still do.
No, unless you have a custom ROM, but still buggy.
Any horse with shoes is still called a horse.