Which statement accurately describes cowboy life? a. cowboys could retire young and live off the income they had earned from driving cattle. b. cowboys were a democratic group that came from many racial and ethnic backgrounds. c. most cowboys were drawn to their work by the job security and health benefits. d. almost all cowboys went west to escape serving in the civil war.

The correct answer is B) Cowboys were a democratic group that came from many racial and ethnic backgrounds.

The statement that accurately describes cowboy life is "Cowboys were a democratic group that came from many racial and ethnic backgrounds."

A cowboy was a lonesome rebel that liked the adventure. They could be Mexicans, whites or African Americans. Cowboys were people that liked the sense of liberty and that is why they herded cattle from one place to the other and took them to train stations to be transported to other parts of the country. Cowboys also liked ranches and did ranch activities.