Answer:
Flue
Explanation:
The flue is common and a viral infection. It can be deadly and can occur in high groups of people. It attacks a person's throat, neck, and nose. In this disease people like pregnant women, children, older people and the people who have a low immune system would be at a high risk of infection.
Symptoms:
- It spread easily
- It is preventable by the vaccine
- It can be self-diagnosed
- It can be treated easily.
The Oregon trail
Reason: Gold
If you lay siege to the castle you don't risk the lives of your men and loss of equipment, You can just "wait it out" - the castle is going to run our of resources and likely surrender. So if you can afford to wait, laying siege is a better idea.