What made women and men nearly equal collaborators in the West? In many cases, they traveled together and came to know one another more closely. Women showed men that they were better suited for domestic chores. The government forced women and men to work together when moving westward. They had to share the responsibilites of ranching, farming and domestic upkeep more than ever before.

They had to share the responsibilities of ranching, farming and domestic upkeep more than ever before.

Explanation:

        Men and women were considered equal in capabilities and skills in every field in the West. They were treated equally and were provided with opportunities equally  with men.

         In the West, there were no control of anyone that divide the two sexes -- men and women. The government give equal rights and equal responsibilities were been shared by the two. Both men and women are responsible for farming or ranching.  Both did domestic up-keeping together more than before.

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