All of the following statements are true about cowboys EXCEPT:
A) landowners never stopped cowboys from the practice of "mavericking" cattle.
B) they sometimes went on strike to protest low wages.
C) their image of rugged individuality was more myth than reality.
D) cowboys were initially seasonal employees who worked closely with owners.

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"Mavericking" refers to the practice of claiming unbranded cattle, and it was not always tolerated by landowners. In fact, landowners and ranchers often took steps to prevent or punish this practice, as it was essentially seen as theft of livestock.

All of the Following Statements Are True About Cowboys EXCEPT