Which of the following IS NOT a characteristic of the journey westward in the 1830s and 1840s?
A. The weather in the fall proved to be very easy-going, helping most migrants reach their ultimate destination.
B. It was a very long journey, stretching nearly half the length of the now-contiguous United States.
C. It was often deadly, with approximately 1 in 10 migrants dying on the way.
D. It was extremely difficult, with even typical domestic tasks proving problematic.