Which of the following best describes cowboys working in the cattle industry of the Great Plains?
A)Cowboys were highly skilled and well-paid workers with life-time careers and stable incomes.
B)Cowboys were mostly older white men who owned the cattle they drove.
C)Cowboys had to be armed while working to protect themselves against cattle thieves and Indians.
D)Cowboys were poorly paid laborers, at least a third of whom were African American, Mexican, and Indian.

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Cowboys in the cattle industry of the Great Plains were often poorly paid and came from diverse backgrounds, including African American, Mexican, and Native American. This reflects the reality of the workforce in that era, which was more diverse than commonly portrayed in popular culture.

Which of the Following Best Describes Cowboys Working in the Cattle