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After the Civil War, many African Americans sought new opportunities and livelihoods in the West, where the demand for labor in cattle ranching and farming was high. The Homestead Act and other policies encouraged westward expansion, and African Americans, including former slaves, became cowboys, taking advantage of the chance to own land and gain independence. Moreover, the legacy of African Americans in cattle handling and livestock management dates back to slavery, making them skilled and valuable contributors to the cowboy culture. This allowed them to carve out a place in a rapidly changing society while also challenging racial stereotypes of the time.

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