In the early nineteenth century, "mountain men"
A. were the dominant segment of the population in the Far West.
B. very often married Indian and Mexican women.
C. frequently warred against Indian and Mexican peoples.
D. had little impact on the character of Far West society.
E. were mostly older settlers of an earlier era.
Answer: B
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