The fight for survival in the trans-Mississippi West made men and women:

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The harsh conditions of the trans-Mississippi West forced men and women to rely on each other more equally than in the more established, eastern parts of the country. Women often worked alongside men to help secure food and shelter, and their contributions were valued in a way that challenged traditional gender roles. While there was certainly conflict with Native Americans, this does not apply to all men and women in the West and cannot be generalized as a universal experience. The idea that women would play a subservient role on the frontier was certainly present, but it was also challenged by the harsh realities of life in a difficult environment. There is no evidence to suggest that men and women in the trans-Mississippi West were more mentally unstable than their eastern counterparts, nor that they realized their nomadic lifestyle was a mistake.

The Fight for Survival in the Trans-Mississippi West Made Men