Question

Western terms such as "lasso" and "rodeo" are based on the Spanish language. This reminds us that American cowboys were directly influenced by

a. Spanish conquistadors
b. Mexican vaqueros
c. Spanish missions
d. The Spanish-American War

Answer 1

B. Mexican Vaqueros

Answer 2

B. Mexican vaqueros

Conquistadors were warriors, missions concerned religions and conversions and war and cowboys have nothing to do with each other. Therefore choice, A, C and D are incorrect.