Question

Which statement accurately describes cowboy life?

a. Most cowboys were drawn to their work by the job security and health benefits.
b. Almost all cowboys went west to escape serving in the Civil War.
c. Cowboys could retire young and live off the income they had earned from driving cattle.
d. Cowboys were a democratic group that came from many racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Answer 1

The best statement regarding cowboy life in the United States would be that "c. Cowboys could retire young and live off the income they had earned from driving cattle," although this was not the case for all cowboys, of course.