
The Donner Party: A Journey of Tragedy and Survival

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History
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main motivation for the pioneers to move westward in the 1840s?
To find gold and become wealthy
To spread Christianity and capitalism
To establish new trade routes
To escape from the harsh winters in the east
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significant decision made by the Donner Party during their journey?
To take a well-known and safe route
To follow the main convoy to California
To take an untested shortcut through the Wasatch Mountains
To return to Springfield, Missouri
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major obstacle did the Donner Party face in the Sierra Nevada?
A shortage of food supplies
Early snowfall blocking their path
Hostile encounters with Native Americans
A lack of water sources
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many members of the Donner Party were still alive when the rescue party arrived?
30
45
60
81
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the nature of the stories that circulated about the Donner Party after their rescue?
They were sensationalized tales of cannibalism
They were accused of theft
They were praised for their bravery
They were celebrated for their successful journey
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