1. Built to Travel the Plains
Pioneer Wagons
Built to Travel the Plains

2. Covered Wagon-a wagon that is pulled by oxen or horse that has a canvas top. These wagons were used to carry a family and their belongings.
Bolster (supported the wagon bed)
Canvas cover
Feed box (for horses, oxen)
Grease bucket (held grease for wheels)
Wagon tongue
Iron tire, hub, spokes
Jockey box (held tools)
Reach (pole joining the rear axle to the bolster)
Wagon box (held provisions)
Wagon bed
Bow (holds up Canvas
Wagon tongue: a long and narrow piece of wood that connected the oxen to the wagon

3. Farm Wagons Sides of the wagon were straight up and down
The load was tight, so it did not shift
Could haul 1600 to 2500 pounds
Bows reached 5 feet above head-used to protect things in wagon
Canopy of canvas-type material
The length of the top was feet
These wagons were lighter and could turn easier, but they could not hold as much as other wagons