Most of Those Who Traveled Westward in Wagon Trains

question 43

Multiple Choice

Most of those who traveled westward in wagon trains:

• A) made it from Missouri to California in a month
• B) traveled in groups
• C) were attacked by Indians
• D) turned back due to the hardships
• E) were headed for California's gold fields

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