The statement cowboys faced harsh and lonely conditions, but chose life for the freedom and independence accurately describes the life of a cowboy, so it would be a)yes. Since the cowboys lived in isolated conditions in the wild west with animals, a strong tradition of individualism and self-reliance existed, as well as the idea of personal honesty, which can be seen in poetry and songs at the time.
The correct answer is Rhapta. The area of Rhapta was historically famous for being a trading port for people of all nations and it was located in Southeast Africa. It was first described in the 1st century AD. There's even evidence that Romans traded there as well.
Answer: A monarch made key political decisions based on input from advisors.
During the 1800s, most of Europe was still governed by monarchs. However, the republican, democratic example of the United States was heavily influential in liberal circles. Conservatives at that time period wanted to protect the institution of monarchy. So out of the options, it is more likely that conservatives would have supported keeping the monarch, while receiving input from advisors.