Which statement best explains the origin of rodeos? A. They were created by Cyrus Avery, an Oklahoma businessman who championed
cowboy culture. B. They originated as shows of skill by American Indian buffalo hunters. C. They originated in the 1800s as competitions at the completion of cattle drives. D. They originated as friendly competitions and demonstrations of harmony between white settlers and the Five Tribes.
The answer is: C. They originated in the 1800s as competitions at the completion of cattle drives.
Rodeos originated in the 1800s from cattle herders who had the specific skills of working as cowboys or "vaqueros". These skills were honed to the point of creating competitions and contests, therefore, making rodeos more than entertainment, a form of professional sport.
Germany's resumption of submarine attacks on passenger and merchant ships in 1917 became the primary motivation behind Wilson's decision to lead the United States into World War I.
It was important because it supported the Hanseatic trade route in the Baltik and the canal needed to be built between major trading cities. This was one of the great examples of co operation across borders in the North Europe in the area of free trade.
Partisanship is basically political bias; a party is in favor of a specific cause/event. Therefore, when elected officials support the policies and programs of their own party, they're engaging in partisanship.
