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What sturdy vehicle covered with white canvas was used by the pioneers to move west?
Pioneers traveled west using Conestoga wagons. They also used the prairie schooners because they schooners were smaller, lighter, more maneuverable.. They also provided shelter and protection.
How big is a covered wagon?
Most covered wagons were 7-8 feet tall and had a length of around 10-15 feet. By appearance, a covered wagon looks bigger than a modern automobile, but they didn't weigh as much.
What is a conastoga wagon?
A Conestoga wagon is a large freight type wagon pull by horses or oxen. They were used to move families across the nation in the western expansion. They were constructed in Conestoga, PA.
How much weight can a covered wagon carry?
A properly made Conestoga Wagon could carry as much as 12,000 pounds of cargo. The main issue for the wagon was not its capability. It was the horses or oxen to pull it.
What do hills look like?
Hills are tall mounds of earth covered in grass or mud.
