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2. Read the excerpt below from the diary of Patrick Breen, one of the survivors of the Donner Party. As you read, think about why broen recorded this information in his day
For what purpose did Breen include this information in his diary
November 20, 1846
came to this place on the 31st of last month that it snowed we went on to the pass the snow so deep we were unable to find the road, when within 3 miles of the summit then turned back to this shanty on the lake, Stanton came
one day after we arrived here we again took our teams & wagons made another unsuccessful attempt to cross in company with Stanton we returned to the shanty it continuing to snow all the time we were here we now have
killed most part of our cattle having to stay here until next spring & live on poor beef without bread or salt
November 29, 1846
still snowing now about 3 feet deep. Alled my last oven today will skin them tomorrow gave another yoke to fosters hard to get wood
to show how desperate his situation was
to support his reasons for cannibalism
to prove how well he took care of family
to record the weather conditions
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Answer 1

D. to show how desperate his situation was

Step-by-step explanation:

I got it right on the quiz.

Answer 2

to show how desperate his situation was

Step-by-step explanation:

Very simple answer. If he is describing the hardships encountered by the crew, it eliminates all other options and leaves us with how desperate the situation was.