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What does circle our wagons mean?

It refers to a group becoming cohesive and united against outsiders. It often involves presenting a united front against adversity. The phrase is derived from a practice of the early pioneers of the Western U.S. The pioneers traveled from the East in covered wagons, packed with all their belongings, and pulled by oxen or horses. They formed a caravan and traveled in small groups in a long line. At night, when they stopped to rest, the pioneers would draw up the wagons in a circle. Inside the circle was a fire, companionship, and safety. Outside the circle were wild animals, unfriendly strangers, and the unknown enemy. Actually the defensive tactic of circling the wagons began with the Russians in the early fifth century. The Russians used this circling of wagons against the Mongol light infantry to defend themselves in the region called the steppes. There the Russians drew their supply wagons into a circle and it became a portable fortress. As Mongol cavalry tried to raid the Russians, the Russian bowmen had the cover of their wagons to shoot arrows at the Mongols. Later, the Czechs used this and it was given the name of "the Wagenburg".


What was a line of German trenches called in ww1?

they were called long time stays because they were planning on ataying for a long time


What do roman used to travell in?

Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.Most Romans walked or were carried in a litter. However for long distances they had carriages and wagons and ships. A messenger or a military officer would travel by horseback.


What did the wagons look like?

flat top two wheels in back none in front accept ropes flat top two wheels in back none in front accept ropes


When were covered wagons first used?

---- The covered wagon was invented in 1749, the same year that the Conestoga wagon was invented. ---- The covered wagon that became such an important part of this country's westward movement was actually invented in Pennsylvania. Near Lancaster, PA, is the Conestoga Valley, from where the wagon got its name. The Pennsylvania German wagon builders invented this unique wagon to fit the surrounding landscape around 1730. It is said that by 1750 there were seven thousand of these wagons in use. ---- These wagons were built mostly for transporting goods over long distances, for example, shipping goods for sale from Lancaster to Philadelphia. The wagon had a long bed, about 16 feet long, that had a very recognizable sloping bottom, lowest in the middle. It was sloped this way to keep goods from shifting and sliding as it went up and down hills. This feature also made the wagon float just a little when it forded rivers. The capacity of these wagons was as much as 3,500 pounds, and six or eight rods were placed over top for a white cloth to be stretched over to protect the goods from the weather. ---- The wheels were five or six feet high, and four inches wide to keep it from sinking in the mud. The wagons were usually brightly painted, blue on the body and red on the wheels. ---- The Conestoga wagon (invented in 1749) was used also for military purposes as Generals Braddock and Forbes led troops westward, and then later they were used as settlers moved all their worldly possessions across the plains to the new lands. The purposeful and useful design of these wagons made them an extremely important invention.

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What are facts about coverd wagons?

* Use wagon to carry people places. * To go to diffrent places. * wagons are also used to carry food. * Wagons wear use in a long time ago. * They were called wood and cloth. * Wagons might be slow but you wont get as much tierd as you get when you go walking. * In 4 wagons there could fit 20 persons. * Wagons are made out of wood. * People also use wagons to go camping. * Wagons are good to carry lots of thing inside them.


What is a long line of people called?

it is called a cue


What is a long line of severe thunderstorms?

It is called a Squall Line


What is the long fishing line with several baited hooks called in Texas?

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What does circle our wagons mean?

It refers to a group becoming cohesive and united against outsiders. It often involves presenting a united front against adversity. The phrase is derived from a practice of the early pioneers of the Western U.S. The pioneers traveled from the East in covered wagons, packed with all their belongings, and pulled by oxen or horses. They formed a caravan and traveled in small groups in a long line. At night, when they stopped to rest, the pioneers would draw up the wagons in a circle. Inside the circle was a fire, companionship, and safety. Outside the circle were wild animals, unfriendly strangers, and the unknown enemy. Actually the defensive tactic of circling the wagons began with the Russians in the early fifth century. The Russians used this circling of wagons against the Mongol light infantry to defend themselves in the region called the steppes. There the Russians drew their supply wagons into a circle and it became a portable fortress. As Mongol cavalry tried to raid the Russians, the Russian bowmen had the cover of their wagons to shoot arrows at the Mongols. Later, the Czechs used this and it was given the name of "the Wagenburg".


Does an offensive tackle need to be covered by a receiver at the snap of the football?

No, the tackle does not need to be covered up. As long as there are 7 people on the line of scrimmage, it does not matter where they are at. Only the non-lineman players on the line farthest from the ball are eligible. Anyone not on the line is eligible.


What is called long line of traffic?

disaster


What is a long line of people?

it is called a cue


What was a line of German trenches called in ww1?

they were called long time stays because they were planning on ataying for a long time


The intersection of the centerline and the short service line is called?

the back boundary line, and the long service line