The romanticizing of certain outlaws by writers made these men appear more Robin Hood like than they actually were. They robbed banks and trains and not for philanthropic reasons
However, in many cases they had unspoken support and some admiration from small farmers. Which of the following statements does NOT provide a reason for that support?
A) Small farmers hated the railroads and the big commercially ranchers.
B) They were glad to see the outlaws able to hurt both the railroads and the ranchers who kept their money in the bank.
C) Framers were law-abiding citizens who could only fantasize about actually committing such acts.
D) They could count on the outlaws sharing the money with them.
Answer: D
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