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Wagon trains formed a circle primarily for protection against potential threats, such as attacks from Native Americans or wild animals. By arranging the wagons in a circle, the travelers created a fortified area where they could defend themselves more effectively. This formation also allowed for easier management of livestock and provided a communal space for cooking, resting, and planning their journey.
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What type of obstacles did people face while traveling westward in wagon trains?
They faced Indians that did not like settlers or any one going by there land and poisonous animals hidden in the bushes.
On the wagon history?
the costaga wagon was made by Germans in the 1700s
Who invented a wagon train?
In 1749 the first wagon train was invented.
What was the transportation in the 1400s?
Wagon
What is someone who owns and trains gladiators known as?
Someone who trains gladiators is called a "lanista". He could also own them.
In the wild west days the wagon trains were asked to form a something when being attacked?
The wagon trains were to form a circle when they were being attacked.
How did pioneers migrate west?
The pioneers migrated west with the help of the covered wagon and wagon trains. The wagon trains were the safest form of travel because of the sheer volume of people.
Why were wagon trains form a circle over night?
Forming a circle with the wagons allowed the travelers to form a defensive perimeter. They were able to use the wagons as a shield against attack and forming a circle allowed them to have protection from all directions. The westward bound settlers were fearful of Native Tribes.
What were the groups of covered wagons called?
It is not wagon trains. Groups of covered wagons are called prairie schooners. But we can also call it wagon trains, I guess.
How many months did it take to travel by land in wagon trains?
To travel by land in wagon trains, it took two months.
What term is refers to a wagon used in the wagon trains headed to the American west?
chuck wagon
Were there any wagon trains in 1883?
Yes, wagon trains were still used in 1883 for transportation and migration across the United States.
The long line of covered wagons was called?
Wagon trains.
What is the plural noun of the word journey?
The plural form of the noun 'journey' is journeys.Example: The journeys of the wagon trains were long and harrowing.
Did wagon trains travel by water or land?
By land.
How do wagon trains cross rivers?
pioneers found high spots in the river to cross with their wagon
Name three ways wagon trains stayed safe?
Settlers travelled together in trains, hired an experienced guide to lead them through Indian territories, and circled the wagons to form a defensive " fort ".
