Directions: Consider the challenges of a journey on an overland trail. Use the information below and what you have learned to make a plan. Think of all the things you might need, and the limited space you have in a covered wagon. Then use Your Travel Plan List to write down everything you would bring. Remember, most people brought too much and had to throw things away as their horses or oxen grew exhausted or died, leaving a smaller team to pull the wagon. Try to think of things that were available at the time. For example, to cut down a tree you need to bring an axe. No chainsaws allowed! Here is what the guidebooks recommended for food per adult: • 200 pounds of flour • 150 pounds of bacon • 20 pounds of sugar • 10 pounds of coffee • 10 pounds of salt • various amounts of cornmeal, cured or dried meats, dried beans, dried fruits such as dried apple, tea, baking soda, vinegar, pickles, and mustard Here are some common items to consider: • butter churn • washtub • India rubber bottles and water barrels to store 50 gallons of water • rope to lower wagons down steep slopes • bucket of tar to fill cracks and waterproof the wagon for crossing rivers • chain to link wagons together to prevent them from blowing away in strong winds • shoes for walking some 2,200 miles • spare wagon parts such as axels and wheels YOUR TRAVEL PLAN LIST Food per adult (you would be considered an adult): Water: Bedding and clothing: Cooking and eating utensils: Utah State History Wagon Trails West Your Travel Plan List © 2012 Connections Education LLC. All rights reserved. Tools: Weapons and ammunition: Medical supplies: Other

Question

Directions: Consider the challenges of a journey on an overland trail. Use the information below and what you have learned to make a plan. Think of all the things you might need, and the limited space you have in a covered wagon. Then use Your Travel Plan List to write down everything you would bring. Remember, most people brought too much and had to throw things away as their horses or oxen grew exhausted or died, leaving a smaller team to pull the wagon. Try to think of things that were available at the time. For example, to cut down a tree you need to bring an axe. No chainsaws allowed! Here is what the guidebooks recommended for food per adult: • 200 pounds of flour • 150 pounds of bacon • 20 pounds of sugar • 10 pounds of coffee • 10 pounds of salt • various amounts of cornmeal, cured or dried meats, dried beans, dried fruits such as dried apple, tea, baking soda, vinegar, pickles, and mustard Here are some common items to consider: • butter churn • washtub • India rubber bottles and water barrels to store 50 gallons of water • rope to lower wagons down steep slopes • bucket of tar to fill cracks and waterproof the wagon for crossing rivers • chain to link wagons together to prevent them from blowing away in strong winds • shoes for walking some 2,200 miles • spare wagon parts such as axels and wheels YOUR TRAVEL PLAN LIST Food per adult (you would be considered an adult): Water: Bedding and clothing: Cooking and eating utensils: Utah State History Wagon Trails West Your Travel Plan List © 2012 Connections Education LLC. All rights reserved. Tools: Weapons and ammunition: Medical supplies: Other

Answer 1

Food per adult:

- 200 pounds of flour
- 150 pounds of bacon
- 20 pounds of sugar
- 10 pounds of coffee
- 10 pounds of salt
- various amounts of cornmeal, cured or dried meats, dried beans, dried fruits such as dried apple, tea, baking soda, vinegar, pickles, and mustard

Water:
- India rubber bottles and water barrels to store 50 gallons of water

Bedding and clothing:
- Bedrolls or sleeping bags
- Extra clothing, including sturdy shoes and socks
- Blankets or quilts for warmth

Cooking and eating utensils:
- Cast iron skillet or Dutch oven
- Tin cups and plates
- Utensils, including knives, forks, and spoons
- Pot for boiling water or cooking soups/stews

Tools:
- Axe for cutting firewood and clearing the trail
- Shovel for digging latrines or fire pits
- Hammer and nails for repairing the wagon
- Saw for cutting wood
- Rope for various purposes, including securing items to the wagon

Weapons and ammunition:
- Rifle or shotgun for hunting game and protection
- Ammunition for the firearm

Medical supplies:
- Basic first aid kit including bandages, antiseptic ointment, and painkillers
- Medications for any pre-existing conditions or illnesses

Other:
- Lantern or candles for lighting at night
- Maps and compass for navigation
- Extra wagon parts such as axles and wheels
- Fishing gear or traps for catching fish or small game
- Personal hygiene items such as soap, toothbrush, and toilet paper
- Playing cards or other entertainment for downtime
- Cash or precious metals for emergencies or trading with other travelers