why was the cowboy more of a legend than a reality?
A. Cowboy culture did not last as long as people truly believe it did.
B. Cowboys were typically low-paid young people needed a job.
C. Cowboys never really wore the clothes people imagine them wearing.
D. True cowboys never existed; most cowboys were actually spanish men crossing the land with their herds.
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i think it is D but history isn't my strong
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I THINK IT IS D
The correct answer is A. Cowboy culture did not last as long as people truly believe it did.
To arrive at this answer, let's examine the options:
A. Cowboy culture did not last as long as people truly believe it did.
This statement suggests that the image of cowboys as heroic figures of the Wild West is more of a legend than a reality because the actual era of cowboy culture was shorter than commonly perceived.
B. Cowboys were typically low-paid young people needed a job.
While it is true that many cowboys were low-paid individuals seeking employment, this does not directly explain why the cowboy became more of a legend than a reality.
C. Cowboys never really wore the clothes people imagine them wearing.
This option focuses on the attire of cowboys but does not specifically address why they became more legendary.
D. True cowboys never existed; most cowboys were actually Spanish men crossing the land with their herds.
This option suggests that cowboys were predominantly Spanish men herding cattle rather than the image of cowboys commonly portrayed. While it highlights the diversity of cowboys, it does not explain why the cowboy became more of a legend.
Therefore, the most fitting option is A. Cowboy culture did not last as long as people truly believe it did. Cowboy culture peaked during the late 19th century, but by the early 20th century, it had largely disappeared or evolved into a different form of ranching and cattle work. However, the romanticized image of the cowboy in popular culture has endured, leading to the perception that cowboys were more prevalent and iconic than they really were.