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The was a very important aspect in the history of our country’s development. When Marcus and Narcissa Whitman made the first trip along the , many Americans saw a window of opportunity. The was the only practical way to pass through the Rockies. Pioneers cramm ....

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.... animals, and travelers were lost attempting to cross rivers. The men did the hunting, navigating, and most other dangerous or hard tasks. The women; however, did not have it easy. Women played very important roles taking care of children and cooking under very difficult conditions. When their husbands would become sick or die, women would take over the wagon entirely. Pregnant women, on the other hand, had especially difficult time s during the journey. Many pregnant women died because of child labor, but also because their extra needs as pregnant women could not be met due to the extreme conditions. The role of the Native Americans during the time ....