Why did the workload of women double when their families moved westward?

Question

A) Women continued to care for the children but also made the major economic decisions for
their family.
B) Men took on many risks during the trek and often died, leaving women to care for their
families on their own.
C) Men were often absent to hunt, forage, and scout for the best trails.
D) Women maintained traditional roles within the family but also had to take on jobs usually
reserved for men.

Answer 1

D