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Below are the
supplies that a Pioneer family traveling west might take on their
five-month journey by covered wagon. Pretend you are a
pioneer and about to make a long journey to the frontier. Make a
list of what you would take on the journey, keeping in mind that
the wagon will carry 2,000 pounds. Compare your list with a
friends.
| ax | 15 |
| shovel | 12 |
| hatchet | 9 |
| hammer | 7 |
| hoe | 3 |
| anvil | 150 |
| grinding stone | 75 |
| animal trap | 15 |
| rope | 4 |
| doll | 2 |
| jump rope | 1 |
| marbles | 1 |
| family Bible | 2 |
| books | 2 |
| hunting knife | 1 |
| bag of clothes | 40 |
| fiddle | 2 |
| snowshoes | 8 |
| rifle | 10 |
| pistol | 7 |
| first aid kit | 3 |
| flour | 150 |
| tea | 10 |
| salt | 50 |
| sugar | 50 |
| coffee | 100 |
| bacon | 40 |
| dried fruit | 100 |
| dried beans | 100 |
| cornmeal | 10 |
| spit peas | 100 |
| oatmeal | 8 |
| vinegar | 25 |
| pickles | 50 |
| dried beef | 25 |
| salt pork | 5 |
| assorted spices | 5 |
| barrel of water | 350 |
| vegetables | 5 |
| coffee grinder | 5 |
| rug | 40 |
| bedding | 20 |
| mirror | 40 |
| dutch oven | 70 |
| butter churn | 40 |
| table and 4 chairs | 200 |
| piano | 900 |
| organ | 2000 |
| baby cradle | 75 |
| wooden bucket | 10 |
| bedpan | 2 |
| butter mold | 1 |
| rocking chair | 50 |
| pitcher and bowl | 5 |
| cooking stove | 700 |
| cooling utensils | 2 |
| stool | 10 |
| spinning wheel | 80 |
| lantern | 4 |
| clock | 1 |
| 10 candles | 1 |
| set of dishes | 40 |
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