What are three dangers hardships associated with traveling on the Oregon Trail?

Weather conditions: Crossers encountered harsh weather conditions such as heavy rain, hot temperatures, and snow. Disease: Travelers were exposed to various illnesses and diseases, including cholera, dysentery, and smallpox. Food and water scarcity: The trail was long, and food and water were often scarce.



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Combined with accidents, drowning at dangerous river crossings, and other illnesses, at least 20,000 people died along the Oregon Trail. Most trailside graves are unknown, as burials were quick and the wagon trains moved on.

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