What was the legacy the pioneer woman left behind

Because,Women were expected to do the work they did back home, while they traveled. They cooked, washed clothes, and took care of the children. The daliy work wore many of the women down. Lavinia Porter said, "I would make a brave effort to be cheerful and patient until the camp work was done. Then starting ahead of the team when I thought I had gone beyond hearing distance, I would throw myself down on the unfrienldy desert and give way to tears."