Between 1840 and 1860,most Migrants Traveling West on the Overland

question 112

Multiple Choice

Between 1840 and 1860,most migrants traveling west on the overland trails

• A) experienced frequent Indian attacks, which was a leading cause of death.
• B) usually faced trips that lasted between two to three months.
• C) rode in wagons much more than they walked on foot.
• D) found the journey to be a very collective experience.
• E) saw men generally working harder during the trip than women.

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