RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
WOMENS SUFFRAGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A challenge people faced while traveling on the Oregon Trail was ____
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getting sick from drinking bad water
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drowning while trying to swim across rivers
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terrible weather
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All of the choices listed
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Stream and river crossings, steep descents and ascents, violent storms, and the persistent threat of disease among large groups of travelers were the most common challenges. Disease was the greatest threat on the trail, especially cholera, which struck wagon trains in years of heavy travel.
Detailed explanation-2: -Major threats to pioneer life and limb came from accidents, exhaustion, and disease. Crossing rivers were probably the most dangerous thing pioneers did. Swollen rivers could tip over and drown both people and oxen. Such accidents could cause the loss of life and most or all of valuable supplies.
Detailed explanation-3: -summer rainstorms and difficult terrain.
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