The Donner Party Journey

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Who was the leader of the wagon train heading west in 1846?

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George Donner

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What was the main challenge faced by the Donner Party in the Wyoming Prairie?

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Lack of water

Front

What misleading information did the Donner Party follow into the Sierra Nevada?

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Faulty guidebook

Front

What was the supposed benefit of Hastings Cut-off according to the guidebook?

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Shorter by 400 miles and more water and grass.

Front

How long were the Donner Party stranded in the Sierra Nevada?

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5 months

Front

What extreme measure did the Donner Party resort to for survival?

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Cannibalism

Front

What was found with Ludwig Kerberg when he was discovered by rescuers?

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Human remains

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What was the fate of George Donner?

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Body found with brain removed