Western terms such as "lasso" and "rodeo" are based on the Spanish language. This reminds us that American cowboys were directly influenced by

A. Spanish conquistadors

B. Mexican vaqueros

C. Spanish missions

D. The Spanish-American War

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Brisa Vang

19 February, 10:15

Western terms such as "lasso" and "rodeo" are based on the Spanish language. This reminds us that American cowboys were directly influenced by

A. Spanish conquistadors

B. Mexican vaqueros

C. Spanish missions

D. The Spanish-American War

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Harper · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Mexican vaqueros

Vaquero is basically Spanish for cowboy. Originally, cowboys were people who tended to cattle, however, popular culture changed them to gunslingers and similar.

Western terms such as "lasso" and "rodeo" are based on the Spanish language. This reminds us that American cowboys were directly influenced byA. Spanish conquistadorsB. Mexican vaquerosC. Spanish missionsD. The Spanish-American War

Western terms such as "lasso" and "rodeo" are based on the Spanish language. This reminds us that American cowboys were directly influenced by

A. Spanish conquistadors

B. Mexican vaqueros

C. Spanish missions

D. The Spanish-American War