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Are ox and horses the only animals that pull pioneer wagon trains?
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∙ 14y ago
No. Mules pull them too.
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How many horses does it take to pull a wagon?
If the Conestoga wagon was fully loaded with 12,000 pounds, adding the 3,000 lb wagon would make a total load of 15,000 pounds. You would need 10 horses on a flat road; 14 horses on a rough, slightly sloped road.
Why did cowboys in New Mexico ride their horses to town?
Back in the days when cowboys were common, horses were the obvious choice if you wanted to get around without walking, so cowboys weren't named for what they rode, but for the animals they were working with - the cows. Because cows have a rougher gait than horses, thus making them less comfortable. I believe it is because they started out riding horses to round up cows. Somebody correct me if I am wrong though.
How did Lewis and clark travel by covered wagon or by walking?
Lewis and Clark did not use any form of wagons during their expedition. They had: 1 Keeled boat light strong at least 60 feet in length her burthen equal to 8 tons 1 Large Wooden canoe They also had horses, walked, climbed, and used pirogues. "Pirogues" is a French word meaning that they tied smaller canoes together to make a kind of raft. Their horses were certainly used as pack animals in the rough country, and for riding when they crossed the flat plains.
What is it called when you connect a horse to a wagon?
You would hitch a horse to a wagon.
A horse is hitched to a wagon since the wagon pulls back on the horse just as hard as the horse pulls on the wagon why does the wagon not remain in equilibrium no matter how hard the horse pulls?
Actually, the wagon doesn't pull back on the horse. The horse leans into the collar which causes the wheels to turn. It's basic physics.
Did native Americans ride horses when raiding wagon trains?
Yes they did.
Animals that can pull a wagon?
oxes,horses
What transportation did people use on the Oregon trail?
Wagon trains led by ox and horses and they also walked
What was the Biggest threat to those who traveled West in wagon trains?
Rivers, animals, Indians, and disease.
What was the purpose of a wagon train during the American Civil War?
The wagon trains would be pulled by horses so that is how people were able to use the wagon train as transportation for both people and supplies needed for war.
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 is the pioneer way of traveling?
Traveling afoot, many pioneers spread out across America. Others rode mules, horses, or bought a wagon and joined up with a wagon train. Back then, the Cadillac of wagons was the Conestoga wagon.
The nickname for pioneer wagon was?
Covered Wagon Prairie Schooner
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
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.
Does the prairie schooner need more horses to pull than the conestoga wagon?
The Conestoga wagon was heavier and therefore required a larger number of draft animals to pull it than the Prairie Schooner wagon.
