Which of the following accurately portrays what life was like for pioneers traveling west? (1 point) Responses Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children. Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children. Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons. Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons. Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails. Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails. Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.

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The response that accurately portrays what life was like for pioneers traveling west is: "Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails."

This statement reflects the reality of pioneer life, as many families traveled in covered wagons carrying their belongings across challenging and hazardous terrains. The other statements either exaggerate dangers or misrepresent the conditions of travel.