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The Donner Party's Deadly Gamble

The Donner Party's harrowing journey through the Sierra Nevada mountains is a stark reminder of the extreme challenges faced during westward expansion. This video details the critical moment in November 1846 when heavy snowstorms led to a desperate split, forcing the emigrant wagon train into a tragic struggle for winter survival. Learn about the tough choices and the ultimate disaster that befell the groups, a significant event in California history.


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