Question

Which of the following details about the cowboy way of life is a myth that was encouraged by popular culture?
(1 point)

O Cowboys often wore a protective hat, a bandanna, boots, and chaps.

Outdoor living, including cooking around a campfire and sleeping under the stars, was common for cowboys.

O Cowboys found ways to protect themselves and cattle from the environment and thieves.

O Cowboys had to be skilled shooters because they often fought Indigenous groups on the frontier.

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Answer 1

The myth is: "Cowboys had to be skilled shooters because they often fought Indigenous groups on the frontier."

Explanation: Popular culture (dime novels, Wild West shows, movies) exaggerated gunfights and clashes with Indigenous peoples. In reality cowboys mostly handled cattle work, weather, and rustlers; large-scale armed confrontations with Indigenous groups were not a routine part of most cowboys' lives.