Which group was not a major part of the people known as "cowboys"?
A) African-Americans
B) Irish-Americans who left urban areas in the East
C) Mexican-Americans
D) ex-Confederates who did not return home after the Civil War

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Irish-Americans who left urban areas in the East were not a major part of the cowboy population in the American West. Cowboys were primarily composed of African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and ex-Confederates. The cowboy culture and workforce were diverse, but Irish-Americans from urban areas in the East were not significantly represented in this group.

Which Group Was Not a Major Part of the People