The Donner Party

Donner Party Persuasive Essay The thought of leaving one's home is a scary one to say the least. Picking up everything and traveling to a new and challenging place is not an idea that many accept as a fun thing to do. But everyday people are moved across the country, or even across the world to a new place. Such things happen to employees of big companies such as IBM or Kraft who move their …

…Americans we are always looking to be successful. America is one of the hardest working countries on Earth. And we work this hard so that we may live a more successful life and may be more comfortable in our lifestyles. In conclusion, the Donner Expedition is very much a microcosm of the American character. The Donners showed ignorance, one-upmanship, and desire for success in their journey. All of which are characteristics of the typical American