In the Late Nineteenth Century,the Popular Image of the American

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the late nineteenth century,the popular image of the American West

• A) was promoted by the Rocky Mountain school.
• B) both presented a heroic image of cowboys, and was promoted by the Rocky Mountain school.
• C) presented a heroic image of cowboys.
• D) perceived the region to be a place offering true freedom.
• E) All these answers are correct.

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