Travel Tools: Covered Wagons and Supplies
Discover the tools and equipment pioneers relied on during their journey west. Learn how covered wagons were built and loaded with vital provisions for survival.
Questions
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What nickname was given to covered wagons because their white tops looked like sails across grass?
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What material wrapped the outer edge of wooden wagon wheels for extra strength?
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What hung beneath the back axle of the wagon to lubricate wooden wheel axles?
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What dry, long-lasting cracker made of flour and water was a staple food for pioneers?
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Which container was hung on a swinging wagon to turn milk into butter while walking?
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What cheaper alternative to a covered wagon did some Mormon pioneers pull by hand?
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Which heavy cast-iron pot with legs and a flat lid was used to bake bread over coals?
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What liquid was applied to wagon canvas covers to make them waterproof?
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What wooden piece joined two oxen together around their necks to pull a wagon?
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Which essential item was strapped to the side of the wagon for dry stretches of trail?
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Which spare parts were critical to carry in case of wagon breakdowns?
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What tough hardwood was used to build durable covered wagon frames?