What Topic Is Rarely Discussed in the Journals and Letters

question 4

Multiple Choice

What topic is rarely discussed in the journals and letters home written by those who traveled the Oregon Trail?

• A) Pregnancy
• B) Death
• C) Illness
• D) Indian attacks

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Definitions:

Decolonized Consciousness

A state of awareness that seeks to critically understand and overcome the impacts and ongoing influences of colonialism on cultures, societies, and individual identities.

Contemporary Conceptions

Modern ideas or ways of thinking about various topics or issues that reflect the values, beliefs, and knowledge of current times.

Colonialism

The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Taken-For-Granted Knowledge

Information or beliefs that are universally accepted without questioning or critical examination.