1. Covered Wagons

2. The Journey A wagon could cost $110 or more
The journey from Missouri to Oregon to take between 4 to 6 months
There was very few places that they could replenish the supplies
They had to pack enough supplies to last the journey or longer
They were used to carry supplies across the country
They would often do what is called a wagon train on their way to their destination.

3. Wagon Trains
Were formed in to give pioneers the advantage in “strength in numbers.”
They would circle closely together in order to protect themselves against hostile Native Americans, criminal gangs, and wild animals
The trains could have up to 200 wagons but it was more common that there was about 30
In the journey’s the train could have up to 2,000 cattle and 10,000 sheep

4. Covered Wagons
Conestoga Wagon
Prairie Schooner

5. Conestoga Wagon Most popular wagon Very Sturdy Wagon
Invented by the Pennsylvania Dutch
They were mostly used to move freight and people west
Called the Camels of the Prairie

6. Conestoga Wagons Built
Ends of the wagon were built higher than the middle
High, round, white canvas roof
Team of 4 to 6 horses pulled the wagon

7. Prairie Schooner Used by American Pioneers
Similar to the Conestoga Wagons
Smaller and Sleeker
Less robust
Name comes from the look of it from a distance
Looks like ocean sails

8. Parts to the wagon Puckering string
Is threaded through the covering on both ends
To be able to open and close the covering

9. Parts to the Wagon
Canvas
Wagon cover
Waterproof
Linseed oil

10. Made out of Hickory wood Used to hold up the canvas
Parts to a Wagon
Bows
Made out of Hickory wood
Used to hold up the canvas

11. Parts of the Wagon Body It is a box four feet wide by ten feet long
Sides could be flaring

12. Parts of a Wagon
Jockey Box
Front of wagon
A seat and a tool box

13. Parts to a Wagon
Wagon Tongue
Oxen are harnessed to it

14. Parts to a Wagon Wheels Hubs of elm Spokes of oak Rims of ash
All bolted together
Will be greased with tallow and tar to help run smoother

15. Parts of the Wagon
Axel
Wheels are bolted to the axel with iron and pins

16. Parts of a Wagon Iron Tires Heated until the expand
Then slipped into place

17. Parts of the Wagon
Tail gate
Rear of wagon
Folds up and down

18. Parts of a Wagon Iron Will be used to strengthen parts of the wagon
Axels and wheels

19. Inside wagons
They would have only what they needed for the journey and items for fitting out their new home stead
Items for farming are slung to the side of the wagon
Spare parts for the wagon are strapped underneath

20. Inside wagon Leather trunk Medicines Bottle of matches Family bible
Special treasures

21. Inside wagon
Wooden Box
Pots
Pans cutlery

22. Inside Wagon
2nd Wooden Box
Bolts of cloth
Good Linen
Best clothes

23. Inside Wagon
Barrels of Cornmeal
Eggs
China
Fragile items