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Q: What were wagons heading west known as?
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What where the pioneer wagons headed west known as?

Conestoga Wagons.


How many wagons were in the largest wagon train to travel west?

Over 70,000 people traveled the Mormon trail in a period of about 25 years, not counting supply wagons, missionaries heading abroad, or those leaving Utah. It would be impossible to know how many wagons in total travelled the Mormon trail.


When was Heading West created?

Head West was created in 1970.


How did the pioneers travel during the Westward Expansion?

sleighwagonhorsebackfoot


What are coved wagons also called?

Covered wagons were also known as "Prairie Schooners".


How did the Mormons move west?

The Mormons traveled west in wagons, with handcarts and later by train.


Why were the covered wagons important you the westward expantion?

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.


What did some people call the covered wagons of the pioneers?

"Chuck Wagons" other wise known as "Prairie Schooners"


When early pioneer moved west what was their opportunity cost?

wagons and horses


What tools did the Mormons use on their way to the west?

If you're wondering how they traveled West, then the answer is handcarts and covered wagons!


What was the pioneers aim in heading west?

to get gold


How are covered wagons helpful?

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.