Question

1. Why did women have it harder than men during the long trek west? (Martha Morrison Minto)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Generally, women are primary caregivers for children. This is an extra responsibility added to the rigors of the trek.
Also, women have less upper body strength than men. So many task involving physical labor is more challenging.
Fortunately, women have more stamina so they can persevere such events much better.