Pioneer wagon trains

Pioneer wagon trains were groups of settlers traveling together across North America during the 19th century, especially in the mid-1800s, to migrate westward. They used large covered wagons, known as prairie schooners, to carry their belongings and supplies. Traveling in these trains provided safety, shared resources, and mutual support as they faced challenging terrains, weather, and potential threats. These journeys helped establish new communities and expanded American territories, playing a key role in westward expansion and the development of the American frontier.