Because the tops of the wagons reminded people of ships at
sea.
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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.
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Conestoga Wagons.
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The wagons carried the food such as flour, sugar, bacon, and
coffee. The trade items were also in the wagons.