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Large canvas-covered wagons that were predecessors to trucks were called?
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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.
What were the wagons delivering food and supply in the civil war called civil war called?
Individually they were wagons, or sometimes "waggons". Collectively they were called a "train", or "the trains", when referring to all of them an army had, as in a wagon train. When referring to an actual railroad, that type of train was often called "the cars", as in train cars.
How many wagons in a train?
none its just called that because it looks like a wagon,and there was a group that traveled so its called train.
How were the conestoga wagons built by the Germans used?
These wagons had canvas covers and wide wheels suitable for dirt roads. :)
What would the people on the trail do if they encountered Indians?
Pioneers who found theselves under attack from the Indians (Native Americans) would ride their covered wagons towards one another. The caravan would then have all of the horses facing one another. This was called, "Circling the wagons," because it formed a circle. The livestock and people would be within the circle, taking cover from the Indians behind their wagons. They would then take out their weapons and attack in return. Today, whenever people are trying to get together to defend themselves from an attack by others, whether physical, verbal, or written, we say, "They are circling the wagons." This is where the expression originated. --Stephanie Louise Bender
Large canvas-covered wagons that were predecessors to trucks were called .?
Conestoga wagons
What color was the first fire truck?
Fire trucks started out as hand wagons called "Pumpers" the preferred color was "RED."
What were pioneer cargo wagons called?
Pioneer cargo wagons are called Conestoga wagons.
What were the wagons called that the pioneers followed into Oregon country?
They were called Covered Wagons.
What were the wagons that held the pioneers supplies and belongings called?
They are called conestoga wagons.
What were the wagons called that held the pioneers supplies and belongings?
They are called conestoga wagons.
How do you know what trucks are on your model railroad rolling stock?
Trucks are general open railway goods wagons used for carrying coal minerals etc
Why were covered wagons called schooner wagons?
Because the tops of the wagons reminded people of ships at sea.
How do we get name on lorry?
The word "truck" comes from the Greek "trochos", meaning "wheel." In America, the big wheels of wagons were called trucks. When the gasoline-engine driven trucks came into fashion, these were called "motor trucks." Lorry is a British term, but is only used for the medium and heavy types (see below), i.e. a van, a pickup or a Jeep would never be regarded as a "lorry."
Why are conostoga wagons called conostoga wagons?
becasue of the conostoga valley in pa
What was the name of the first car made?
Karl Benz received a German patent for an automobile in 1886. It was the first machine designed to be a self powered vehicle as opposed to predecessors which had been modified coaches or wagons. He called his vehicle the Benz Patent Motorwagen.
What are coved wagons also called?
Covered wagons were also known as "Prairie Schooners".
