The image of Texas Rangers as heroes is ironic because __________.

A. many of them participated in the lynchings of African Americans
B. cattle ranchers experienced great losses resulting from rustling by Texas Rangers
C. Hispanics have perceived them as a symbol of ruthless suppression
D. most of them failed to protect the settlers from Indian attacks on the frontier

Answer: C

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