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

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

• A)experienced frequent Indian attacks that were 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 communal experience.
• E)saw men generally working harder during the trip than women.

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