Question

A large percentage of the "Black Cowboys" of Texas had: A) been slaves to white cowboys. B) been slaves before the Civil War. C) fought for the Union in the Civil War. D) fought for Texas in the war with Mexico.

Answer 1

Most 'Black Cowboys' in Texas had been slaves before the Civil War, and after gaining freedom, many contributed significantly to the cattle industry and cowboy culture.

The large percentage of the 'Black Cowboys' of Texas had actually been slaves before the Civil War. After the Civil War, many slaves were emancipated and some found work as cowboys, contributing significantly to the cattle industry and cowboy culture. They may not have been famously represented in mainstream media or literature, nonetheless, their contribution, in reality, was significant.

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