1. Prompt #156
Explain why the cowboy has remained such an important folk hero in American culture.
Created by: Marshall Scrafford, Sidney Engelbertink, Ryan Hecker

2. Background Information, Terms, etc.
1820s long horned cattle
After civil war about 5 million cattle
Entered gold age
Borrowed way of life from Mexicans
Plain Indians’ hand signals
Cowboys vs. Cattlemen

3. The Answer Represent strength Make money Dangerous adventure
Care free lifestyle
Freely move around
Misconception of cowboys

4. Sources
Boorstin, Daniel J., Brooks Kelley Mather., and Ruth Boorstin Frankel. A History of the United States. Needham, MA: Pearson/Prentice Hall, Print.
History.com Staff. "Cowboys." History.com. A&E Television Networks, Web. 27 Sept