Based on the above quotes, what evidence is there that the oregon trail pioneers faced hunger on the plains?

Based on the quotes, the evidence that the Oregon trail pioneers faced hunger on the plains is the following.

The quotes describe life on the Oregon Trail. This was the trail pioneers used in the mid 19th century to move from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon. It was a long 2,000-mile road to the new territories. The quotes present the testimony pioneers J. G. Bruff in 1849 and  Clark Thompson in 1850: "Counted 150 dead oxen." "It is difficult to find a camping ground without carcasses." "Looked starvation in the face. I have seen men passing an animal that has starved to death on the plains, stop and cut out a steak, roast and eat it and call it delicious."

These affirmations proved that the Oregon trail pioneers faced hunger on the plains.

answer: cannibalism, the capac raymi, capacocha, the eight day feast, the combing of the hair

explanation:

the incas have many rituals, cannibalism was always a very ritual thing, which was normally tied to sacrifices, warfare, death, and regeneration.

  the capac raymi was one of the most important ceremonies. it occurred around the summer solstice and was when they worshiped their sun god, also known as inti.

  the capacocho was another one of their most important ceremonies. it was when many children where selected to start their training, and these children where destined to become sacrificial blessings to their sun god, inti. being chosen for this ritual was a blessing.

  the eight day feast was a feast that lasted 8 days and, each day, the day began with a chanting at dawn. a follow up song at noon. which ended with complete silence at the end of the day. on this day, inca royalty was always dressed in silver and gold laced clothing.

  the combing of the hair was the most important ritual to young girls. this ritual was known as the coming of age ceremony, but only the most beautiful girls where chosen. in this ceremony, the girls chose their new name and where chosen as either brides, or princesses of rulers.

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