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What cutoff did the donner party take?
They used the Hastings' Cutoff
Who is the Donner Pass named after?
It was a relatively easy way for wagon to make it through the Sierra Nevada mountain range (at the time it was called Hastings Cutoff). It made for a straight shot between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. The Donner party made it famous by getting stranded there during a poorly advised winter crossing attempt. Donner pass is still used today. Hwy 80 goes through it between California and Nevada.
Margaret donner in donner party?
There was a girl named Mary Donner in the Donner Party, and a woman named Margaret Reed.
Who were the donner party leaders?
George Donner was the leader
Were the Donner Party LDS pioneers?
No. The Donner Party were not Mormon pioneers.
What cutoff did the donner party take?
They used the Hastings' Cutoff
What happen to the donner party?
The Donner party left the other group of travelers and used hasting cutoff little did they know that the guide only used this path once. When the Donner party got close the the Sierra Nevada's they got suck in a snow storm some of the people in the Donner party had to leave there wagons behind or get rid of stuff so alot f the people were out side huddled against each other getting warmth. Because of this "shortcut" the donner party ran out of food and water and people died for the lack of food when it came to that the donner party had no choice to eat the dead later on theree n ople that volenterred to hichhike to california and get help and some of the people trying to get help died on the way some made it to california. Thats some what of what happend to the donner party.
Why did James reed and George Donner take Hastings cutoff?
James Reed and George Donner took the Hastings Cutoff in 1846 as an alternative route to California, believing it would provide a quicker path to their destination. They were influenced by Lansford Hastings, who promoted the route as a shorter and more direct way for emigrants. Unfortunately, the cutoff proved to be treacherous and poorly marked, leading to significant delays and hardships for the Donner Party. Their decision ultimately had dire consequences, contributing to the tragic events that unfolded during their journey.
Who is the Donner Pass named after?
It was a relatively easy way for wagon to make it through the Sierra Nevada mountain range (at the time it was called Hastings Cutoff). It made for a straight shot between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. The Donner party made it famous by getting stranded there during a poorly advised winter crossing attempt. Donner pass is still used today. Hwy 80 goes through it between California and Nevada.
Who was the donner family and why did they take the land route?
they tooka short cut that Lndsford W. Hasting told them to take. He said that it was a lot shorter and better if they took that route. so they took it and they had a lot of saddness and loses. it was a bad time for them and many peoples lifes changed
What is Rudolph's fathers name?
Donner is Rudolph's father.
Margaret donner in donner party?
There was a girl named Mary Donner in the Donner Party, and a woman named Margaret Reed.
What nicknames does Richard Donner go by?
Richard Donner goes by Dicky Donner, and Dick.
Who is leanna donner's father?
George Donner.
What is the birth name of Clive Donner?
Clive Donner's birth name is Clive Stanley Donner.
How many wagons did the Donner party have?
16 wagons were on the donner party And 87 people that were with the donner party.
What is the birth name of Ral Donner?
Ral Donner's birth name is Ralph Stuart Emanuel Donner.
