Gears on the wagon wheels measured mileage. See Deseret News, July 23, 2006. There is an article and a picture of a replica odometer of the wagon train era. Tad Welch is the author of the article. Very interesting read. A covered wagon moved along at 2 miles per hour according to the wagon wheel odometer.
The Covered Wagons were made so the pioneers would not have to walk, and carry their belonging on their back. Some types of wagons are the Farm Imigrant Wagons, and the Conestoga Wagons. Also to get west.
Because the tops of the wagons reminded people of ships at sea.
Another name for covered wagons is a prairie schooner.
buffalo skin
the nick name for a very larged covered waggon is called a PRAIRIE SCHOONER
The Covered Wagons were made so the pioneers would not have to walk, and carry their belonging on their back. Some types of wagons are the Farm Imigrant Wagons, and the Conestoga Wagons. Also to get west.
The gas mileage for a station wagon is about 20 mpg highway. If you're looking for better mileage, look for a hybrid or a sedan. They offer better mileage than station wagons
Because the tops of the wagons reminded people of ships at sea.
They were called Covered Wagons.
Conestoga wagons
conestoga wagons
conestoga wagons
Conestoga wagons
Covered wagons were also known as "Prairie Schooners".
Covered wagons were the first SUV's. They moved both people and things. They made Americans mobile. The concept of Manifest destiny and the great migration to the west coast were possible because of these wagons.
Another name for covered wagons is a prairie schooner.
when the inventtion of the wheel was discovered