Which statement accurately describes cowboy life? A. Cowboys could retire young and live off the income they had earned from driving cattle. B. Cowboys were a democratic group that came from many racial and ethnic backgrounds. C. Most cowboys were drawn to their work by the job security and health benefits. D. Almost all cowboys went west to escape serving in the Civil War.

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Noah Snow

16 August, 07:48

Which statement accurately describes cowboy life? A. Cowboys could retire young and live off the income they had earned from driving cattle. B. Cowboys were a democratic group that came from many racial and ethnic backgrounds. C. Most cowboys were drawn to their work by the job security and health benefits. D. Almost all cowboys went west to escape serving in the Civil War.

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Lily Willis · Answer 1

The real life of a working cowboy was more adventuresome and dangerous and with much less glamor than you might think. A cattle ranch was a business and the work of a western cowboy was part of that business. The answer is B