A common sight for pioneers heading west on the Oregon and other trails was________ .
A) the bleached bones of those who had gone before
B) menacing bands of hostile Indians
C) piles of trash discarded by previous travelers
D) towns where gambling and drinking predominated
E) cattle drives heading north

Question

A common sight for pioneers heading west on the Oregon and other trails was________	.
A) the bleached bones of those who had gone before
B) menacing bands of hostile Indians
C) piles of trash discarded by previous travelers
D) towns where gambling and drinking predominated
E) cattle drives heading north

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pioneers often encountered piles of trash discarded by previous travelers, as many had to lighten their loads along the journey.

A Common Sight for Pioneers Heading West on the Oregon