Donner party pioneers endure harsh winter in Sierra Nevada Mountains

The Donner party becomes stranded due to heavy snowfall, leading to a dire situation where they exhaust their food supplies and resort to eating their pack animals and other inedible items. As conditions worsen, the group faces the grim possibility of cannibalism to survive.

What was the initial impact of the snowstorm on the Donner party?

• They were able to continue their journey.

• They found shelter immediately.

• They received help from nearby settlers.

• The snow reached five feet overnight.

How long did it take for the Donner party to run out of their food supplies?

• Two months

• One week

• Three weeks

• Five months

What did the Donner party do after exhausting their food supplies?

• They decided to move to a new location.

• They found a new food source.

• They received food from rescuers.

• They killed their pack animals for food.

What extreme measures did the Donner party consider for survival?

• Building a new shelter

• Eating charred bones and twigs

• Waiting for the snow to melt

• Trading with nearby tribes

What was the final suggestion made to ensure the survival of the Donner party?

• To wait for help

• To move to a lower altitude

• To send a group for help

• To consider cannibalism if necessary