Which of the following was a reason why a cowboy may have not carried a gun? A. It was against the law in open plains.
B. He wouldn't want to scare the cattle with an accidental discharge.
C. Too difficult to shoot on horseback.
D. Guns were not available to everyone out in the West.

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !