Question

Which of the following contributed to the spread of disease along the Oregon Trail? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses

allergic reactions to tallgrass prairies
allergic reactions to tallgrass prairies

colder air in mountains
colder air in mountains

crowded living conditions
crowded living conditions

lack of clean water
lack of clean water

unsanitary practices
unsanitary practices

mingling with Native Americans
mingling with Native Americans

caring for the animals

Answer 1

what's the awser?

Answer 2

The following factors contributed to the spread of disease along the Oregon Trail:

- **crowded living conditions**
- **lack of clean water**
- **unsanitary practices**
- **mingling with Native Americans**
- **caring for the animals**

While some individuals may have experienced allergic reactions to local flora or reacted to environmental conditions (such as colder air), these are not typically cited as major contributing factors to the spread of disease compared to the others listed.

Answer 3

The factors that contributed to the spread of disease along the Oregon Trail are:

- **crowded living conditions**
- **lack of clean water**
- **unsanitary practices**
- **mingling with Native Americans**
- **caring for the animals**

These factors created environments conducive to the spread of diseases among the travelers.