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When the Donner Party was trapped at the beginning of November 1846, they had very little food. They slaughtered their cattle and put the meat in the snow to preserve it. Some of the emigrants had more than the others. When the meat was gone, they ate boiled oxhide and bones. They also ate their dogs. Finally, at the end of February 1847, some of the emigrants had nothing at all left to eat, so they started to eat human flesh. They didn't kill each other for food, they only ate the dead.
The short answer is that they found the need to eat to survive. They were starving to death.
Having left too late in the season to travel west, and having encountered blizzards as they attempted to cross the Sierra Nevada mountains, they became trapped in Fremont Pass (no called Donner Pass). As their food supply dwindled, and their last remaining oxen and horse died and were consumed, no food remained, so the surviving party members began to consume parts of those who had died earlier due to sickness and injury.
There were actually numerous reports of parties who resorted to cannibalism as they crossed the oceans and continents. The story of the Donner party remains one of the most well known due to early books that were written, and the sad comedy of errors that led up to the Horror the members of the Donner party experienced.
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Are there any 'Donner Party' photos?
There are a number of photographs of Donner Party members. Eleanor Eddy's and Sarah Keyes' photos were taken before they left for California. There is also a painting of Charles Stanton. There are also many photos of Donner Party members taken at different times after the disaster, some as early as the 1850s and some as late as the 1930s. You can find many of them by searching on "Donner party" at Google Images.
The donner party tried to survive by?
Well, you have the obvious answer - eating the deceased members of their party to survive. Other attempts to survive included sending a group out to try to snow-shoe to find help in the Sacramento Valley / Sutter's Fort.
What did the Donner Party eat besides humans?
Dogs, Oxen, Shoe Leather, Tree Bark, and just about anything else they could find.
What was the snowshoe expedition of the donner party?
It was an expedition within an expedition (sometimes referred to as an inception) that involved a number of the group trying to find help by snow-shoeing west into California. The party was massively split and faced death, and only around 7 of the 15-20 members reached California for help.
Where was the donner party final destination?
to the gold rush because it was 1847 the year of the gold rush and they were going to california it says in the book read it find the answer like me a smart history loveing 8 year old
Where can one find details of the Donner Party?
You can find details about the Donner Party on the Wikipedia page devoted to it. You can also receive an introductory lesson about the Donner Party provided on the PBS website.
Are there any 'Donner Party' photos?
There are a number of photographs of Donner Party members. Eleanor Eddy's and Sarah Keyes' photos were taken before they left for California. There is also a painting of Charles Stanton. There are also many photos of Donner Party members taken at different times after the disaster, some as early as the 1850s and some as late as the 1930s. You can find many of them by searching on "Donner party" at Google Images.
Why did the donner party leave Illinois?
to live a better life find gold and have fertile soil to plant in
The donner party tried to survive by?
Well, you have the obvious answer - eating the deceased members of their party to survive. Other attempts to survive included sending a group out to try to snow-shoe to find help in the Sacramento Valley / Sutter's Fort.
What did the Donner Party eat besides humans?
Dogs, Oxen, Shoe Leather, Tree Bark, and just about anything else they could find.
Which character in Romeo and Juliet reveals that Romeo and Juliet are from enemy families?
they find out just after the party he crashed. benvolio tells them
Who wrote party in the local park?
Josh summet or other find him on youtube and type PARTY IN THE USA and u will find him
Where can I find a guide for halloween party ideas?
You can find a guide to Halloween party ideas on Oriental Trading, Halloween USA, amazing mom blog, Party Universe, and party ideas. Each one has unique ideas.
Where can I find ideas for throwing an engagement party?
If you look up engagement party games on the internet, you will find lots of fun and suitable games. You will also be able to find other ideas for your party.
How do males and females cats find each other?
they probably walk around and find each other
What was the snowshoe expedition of the donner party?
It was an expedition within an expedition (sometimes referred to as an inception) that involved a number of the group trying to find help by snow-shoeing west into California. The party was massively split and faced death, and only around 7 of the 15-20 members reached California for help.
You're turning 14 around the middle of January and you want to have an awesome party at home the problem is not everyone you're inviting likes each other what kind of party should you have?
Make sure you're happy with your party. It is after all your party. Try to get the people who don't like each other to talk. Maybe they'll find something they both like. Have more than one event. Make sure everyone has fun with the events. Not just one person.
