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Why the Oregon Trail was Dangerous

By: Allyson & Cole

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What happens when there Natural Disaster?

A natural disaster is a major event resulting from natural processes of the Earth some examples are floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

What accidental firearm's happened?

Firearms were the second leading cause of emigrant injury and death and a surprisingly large number of pioneers were injured by accidental firearm discharges. It was usually safer to keep rifles unloaded.and the third cause was stampeding livestock.Indians proved not to be any real danger to most pioneers. Other causes of injury or death included attacks by emigrants on other emigrants.

What happens when u fall out of a wagon?

Crossing rivers were probably the most dangerous thing for pioneers because at 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. Animals could panic when wading through deep, swift water, causing wagons to overturn.

What are the dangers of crossing rivers on the Oregon Trail?

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. Animals could panic when wading through deep, swift water, causing wagons to overturn.

What were some of the illness's in the wagon camp?

There were diseases such as cholera, small pox, flu, measles, mumps, tuberculosis and the would spared through the entire wagon camp.

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