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The Donner Party

The Donner Party refers to an ill-fated group of pioneers who embarked on a journey to California in 1846. This term can be used as a noun, proper noun, or as a historical event.

Noun

Definition: The group of pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter of 1846-1847, resulting in numerous deaths and cases of cannibalism.

Example Sentence: “The Donner Party encountered severe snowstorms which trapped them in the mountains for months.”

Proper Noun

Definition: Specifically refers to the Donner Party, a group led by George Donner and James F. Reed, who were seeking a better life in California.

Example Sentence: “James F. Reed and his family were part of the ill-fated Donner Party.”

Historical Event

Definition: The tragic event in American history where the Donner Party pioneers found themselves trapped in harsh conditions and resorted to drastic measures to survive.

Example Sentence: “The Donner Party's ill-fated journey remains one of the most tragic events in American history.”

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