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What was true about American cowboys on the open range?

O A. Many learned roping and riding from experienced Mexican
cowboys.
B. Many African American men became cowboys.
O C. Cowboys drove cattle north from ranches to stockyards and
railroad centers.
D. All of the above

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Answer:

D. All of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The Open Range was where cattle ranchers kept huge amounts of open land this allowed cowboys to look after the land and look over to see if there were any problems.

  • As well as this there were such laws known as "open range laws" where cattle ranchers wanted to keep their cattle safe, and done this through the cowboys.
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