Between 1840 and 1860, most migrants traveling west on the overland trails
A. found the journey to be a very collective experience.
B. usually faced trips that lasted between two to three months.
C. experienced frequent Indian attacks, which was a leading cause of death.
D. saw men generally working harder during the trip than women.
E. rode in wagons much more than they walked on foot.
A
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