Roundup Your Cowboy Knowledge For This Wild West QUIZ

Lauren Kirkbride|History|24 Jun 2021

Cowboys originated in

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Five cowboys lean against a porch railing in Dallas, Texas.
Retry Correct Incorrect Cowboys originated in Mexico, where they were called vaqueros. The occupation began in the 1500s, shortly after the Spanish brought horses to Mexico. Americans did not become cowboys until the 1700s.
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Cowboys originated in

  • the United States.
  • Brazil.
  • Mexico.
  • Spain.
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