How did Wild West shows of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody contribute to making the Wild West a staple of American popular culture?
A) These popular shows introduced millions of people to idealized images of the West, such as a female sharpshooter, stagecoach robberies, and Indians.
B) The shows concentrated on the primitive conditions of the wilderness and thereby helped define an American collective identity based on individualism.
C) These shows captured Americans' attention just before the Civil War, providing Americans with much-needed diversionary entertainment during a stressful time.
D) The popularity of the shows spawned a series of spin-off industries, including musicals and dance shows, keeping the images of the Wild West in the public eye for many years to come.
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