The pioneers could travel only short distances each day. Most trips across the Appalchian mountains took several weeks. In the west, the journey from Independence, Missouri, Oregon or the California region lasted four to six mouths. In the winter the pioneers would use a sled that connects to the horses.

The tongue is on the front of the wagon. The tongue is often made of hickory. ( A hickory is a type of tree) It is connected to the front axle.

It's below the seat of the wagon. It's a place for the driver and the passenger.

It's a lever that is by the driver. It's connected to the brake shoe on the back of the wheel. He pulls it when he wants to stop.

A bench made of wood. It's on the front of the wagon. Where the driver and one passenger.

It's on the wheel. It's usually made from ash treesl. It's sits between the spokes and iron tires

They are small wooden rods made of oak tree. The rods are attached to the wheel. Each wheel has ten to twenty spokes on it.

It's a wooden centerpiece of the wheels. It's made of elm tree or osage. The spokes are attached to the hub. The hub is attachedto the axle.

The bow is on the top of a wagon. It's made of hickory tree. The wagon covers the rest of the top of the wagon.

The cover is a large cloth. It covers the top of the wagon. It's color is usually ivory. It also covers the sides of the wagon. It was made to keep the sun off the wagon box.

It's a wooden box on the back part of the wagon. It was made to carry grain and oats for the animals.

It's a rectargular block. It is made of wood and iron. It rubs against the back driver's side wheel. Its purpose is to stop the wagon.

It's an iron piece on the wheel. It's an outer covering of the wheel. It's the part that comes in contact with the wheel.